caprese
adjective/kəˈpreɪzi/
/kəˈpreɪzi/
(from Italian)- used to describe a salad made of tomatoes, mozzarella (= a type of soft cheese) and basil
- A caprese salad makes a great light lunch in summer.
Word OriginItalian, literally ‘of Capri’.Definitions on the go
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