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Meaning of "granita" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRANITA

From Italian granito grainy.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRANITA

granita  [ɡrəˈniːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANITA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Granita is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRANITA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

granita

Granita

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, it is available all over Italy in somewhat different forms. It is related to sorbet and Italian ice; however, in most of Sicily, it has a coarser, more crystalline texture. Food writer Jeffrey Steingarten says that "the desired texture seems to vary from city to city" on the island; on the west coast and in Palermo, it is at its chunkiest, and in the east it is nearly as smooth as sorbet. This is largely the result of different freezing techniques: the smoother types are produced in a gelato machine, while the coarser varieties are frozen with only occasional agitation, then scraped or shaved to produce separated crystals. Although its texture varies from coarse to smooth, it is always different from the one of an ice cream which is creamier, and from the one of a sorbet, which is more compact; this makes granita distinct and unique.

Definition of granita in the English dictionary

The definition of granita in the dictionary is a type of Italian dessert, similar to a sorbet.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANITA


akita
əˈkiːtə
beta
ˈbiːtə
dita
ˈdiːtə
eater
ˈiːtə
eta
ˈiːtə
heater
ˈhiːtə
incognita
ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtə
liter
ˈliːtə
litre
ˈliːtə
Lolita
ˌlɒˈliːtə
manzanita
ˌmænzəˈniːtə
margarita
ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə
meter
ˈmiːtə
partita
pɑːˈtiːtə
peter
ˈpiːtə
pineta
paɪˈniːtə
tweeter
ˈtwiːtə
UNITA
juːˈniːtə
vita
ˈviːtə
zeta
ˈziːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANITA

grangerism
grangerization
grangerize
grangerizer
Granicus
granite
Granite City
Granite State
granite-like
graniteware
granitic
granitification
granitiform
granitisation
granitite
granitization
granitize
granitoid
granivore
granivorous

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANITA

agita
amanita
amrita
Bhagavad-Gita
capita
casita
Chita
dolce vita
gordita
inedita
margherita
Oita
Ouachita
per capita
pita
raita
Sita
terra incognita
Wichita
Yamashita

Synonyms and antonyms of granita in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «granita» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANITA

Find out the translation of granita to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of granita from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «granita» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

冰糕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

granita
570 millions of speakers

English

granita
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

granita
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جرانيتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гранита
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

granita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

granita
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

granité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Granita
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Granita
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グラニタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라티 따
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Granita
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

granita
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

granita
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रॅनिटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

granita
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

granita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

granita
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

граніту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

granita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γρανίτες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Granita
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

granita
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

granita
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of granita

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANITA»

The term «granita» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.796 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANITA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «granita» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «granita» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about granita

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANITA»

Discover the use of granita in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to granita and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Granita Magic
With more than 50 recipes for icy flavors that make every meal sparkle, "Granita Magic" is a collection of innovative sweet and savory sensations that can be made with just a fork, a saucepan, and a little spare space in the freezer. 50 ...
Nadia Roden, 2003
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Frozen Desserts
en < > UJ Q. u UJ OS Once you know how to make Watermelon Granita (page 91 ), you will be ready to make this icy dessert from a variety of other juices, flavored syrups, orthin purees. Fruit and fruit juices, such as the melon, grapefruit, ...
Melanie Barnard, Chuck Williams, 2006
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The Splenda World of Sweetness: Recipes for Homemade ...
Granita is a frozen fruit dessert similar to sorbet, but its texture is refreshingly slushy. One major advantage is that it can be made right in your freezer without any special equipment. Make this version when blueberries are at their plumpest and ...
Maker of Splenda Sweeteners, 2006
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The Complete Book of Hot & Spicy Asian Cooking
Ginger. and. lychee. granita. Serves 4-6 1 1 oz (330 g) canned lychees (litchis) in syrup (see Tips) 1/4 cup (1/2 oz/15 g) candied (crystallized) ginger, chopped 2/3 cup (5 fl oz/1 50 ml) water 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice ...
Vicki Liley, 2007
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Los Angeles Magazine
But at Granita in Malibu the cooking is not just an abstract concept meant to convey sophistication. It is as real as a freshly landed fish on a Sardinian dock. Chef Jennifer Naylor, 38, wields a head-snapping, anchovy-packed, olive-laden palette ...
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Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
Sherbet, Sorbet, Granita: What's the Difference? □ Sherbet is usually a smooth, frozen mix of fruit and/or juice, sugar, and water with the addition of milk, egg white, or gelatin. □ Sorbet is the French word for sherbet, but unlike sherbet, it never ...
Weight Watchers, 2006
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Ice Cream!: Delicious Ice Creams for All Occasions
Coffee granita lndulgent This recipe is based on a dessert served at the Zuni Cafe in San Francisco. The sweet, icy coffee layered between whipped cream makes for a simple, attractively cool dessert. Makes 6 x 250ml (8fl oz) servings For the ...
Pippa Cuthbert, Lindsay Cameron Wilson, 2005
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Italian Desserts
Passion. Fruit. Granita. with. Tropical. Compote. Frozen passion fruit juice concentrate makes this dessert a snap. Experiment with other frozen concentrates such as pineapple, guava, mango, etc. One 11.5-ounce can Welch's frozen passion ...
Anthony Parkinson, 2005
9
Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian
Granita ( Italian Ice) S E R V E S 6 The MOST important thing to remember about making Italian ices is that their flavor must be as intense as possible. Lemon granita should be slightly on the sour side; coffee granita should taste as enticing as ...
Saveur Magazine, 2008
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Williams-Sonoma New Healthy Kitchen: Desserts: Colorful ...
blackberry granita & cream parfait Granita 1V2 cups (12 oz/375 g) granulated sugar 1 cup (4 oz/125 g) fresh or frozen blackberries or boysenberries Vt cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) lemon juice Parfait Cream Vi cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) cold heavy (double) ...
Annabel Langbein, Chuck Williams, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANITA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term granita is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bill Granger recipes: For a refreshing dessert, let nature do the hard …
Watermelon and ginger granita with lime salt (Jonathan Gregson) Watermelon and ... Spoon the granita into bowls and serve with the chunks of ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
Morden & Lea: Has the latest outpost in Mark Sargeant's empire …
On the hottest day of the year, devilled eggs, pickled shrimp, then watermelon granita with vanilla buttermilk sauce hit the spot. Cauliflower rice. «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Boozy Lemonade Granita
Lemonade is good. Hard lemonade is great. Frozen hard lemonade--well, that's just wonderful. In this recipe, we make our own from scratch (or ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Ways to beat the heat: Simple watermelon granita
Cut the watermelon in half, then using a sharp knife carefully cut off all the rind. Chop the watermelon into bite-size pieces and place on a ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Summer's Simplicity: Sicilian Clams with Fennel Broth
We would finish off the meal with refreshing scoops of granita – freshly made by the little restaurant owner. This recipe needs nothing more to ... «L'Italo Americano, Jul 15»
6
NYC's best new restaurant is bold, buzzy and beautiful
Tomato salad is anchored by Brooklyn's Lioni burrata and is lent crystalline crackle by basil granita. Earth-moving main courses (most $31 to ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
7
The Pacific Northwest's better (and native) blackberry
At Poppy, he bought them from Foraged & Found to make a vibrant red granita to go with apricot camomile sorbet. Now making desserts as ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
8
Associate superintendent leaving Danville for 'home' at Peoria
7, when outgoing district chief Granita Lathan's resignation becomes effective, and then as interim superintendent until June 30, 2016, when ... «Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette, Jul 15»
9
Restaurant Review: The Guild House
How about a dab of Tabasco and lime juice granita on raw Oysters ($12 for three) whose shells are already sloshing with a bright apple cider mignonette? «Columbus Monthly, Jul 15»
10
Chilling out with a citrus granita
Granita is the name for an Italian ice of rough, jagged crystals. It melts the minute it hits your tongue, sending a shiver of cold straight down the ... «Tyler Morning Telegraph, Jul 15»

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