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Amarena is an Italian word for sour cherry which is usually steeped in alcohol or syrup, used mostly in desserts.

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Antipasto misto is the Italian term which means "assorted or mixed hors d'oeuvres, food which is served before a meal, or mixed appetizer.

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Affettati is the Italian term which mean cold cuts or cold meats, hams or prosciutto, mortadella and salamis.

Affettati is pronounced "ahf-feht-taht-tee"

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Affettato is the Italian word that literally means "sliced".

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English: Sweetbreads / Deutsch: Kalbsbries / Español: Animelle / Português: Animella / Français: Ris de veau / Italiano: Animella /

Animelle is the Italian word for sweetbreads. From the thymus glands of a calf, usually sauteed or grilled, and often chopped up and used in pastas as a filling.

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Arancia is the Italian word for orange.

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