A2NounFeminine
la granita
granita (iced drink)
/grah-NEE-tah/
Plural: granite
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What does ‘granita’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
In Sicilia si mangia la granita al limone con la brioche a colazione.
In Sicily, lemon granita with brioche is eaten for breakfast.
La granita al caffè con panna è un dolce estivo delizioso.
Coffee granita with cream is a delicious summer dessert.
About This Word
Granita is a Sicilian speciality — a semi-frozen flavoured drink/dessert made by scraping ice crystals. Having granita al limone con brioche for breakfast is a beloved Sicilian summer tradition.
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