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primavera

adjective pri·ma·vera \ˌprē-mə-ˈver-ə\

Definition of PRIMAVERA

:  served with a mixture of fresh vegetables (as zucchini, snow peas, and broccoli) —usually used postpositively <pasta primavera>
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Origin of PRIMAVERA

Italian (alla) primavera in the style of springtime
First Known Use: 1976

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