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mezzaluna

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtsəˈluːnə/
Definition of mezzaluna

noun

  • a utensil for chopping herbs, vegetables, etc., with a semi-circular blade and a handle at each end.

Origin:

1950s: from Italian, literally 'half moon'

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