NYT Dictionary

PANETTONE

/ˌpænəˈtoʊni/
NounPAN-et-to-nepan-et-to-ne · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian panettone, from Lombard panaton, an augmentative of pan (“bread”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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