fonduta

noun

fon·​du·​ta

fänˈd(y)ütə,

-ütə

plural -s

: a preparation of melted cheese (such as fontina) usually with milk, butter, egg yolks, and sliced white truffles

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Piedmont) fondùa, from French fondue

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