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neapolitan


Meanings
  • noun

    A style of pizza originating from Naples, Italy, characterized by its soft, thin crust, and topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

    - "He ordered a Neapolitan pizza for dinner."
    - "The Neapolitan pizza was the best I've ever had."

Rhymes
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apian , canapian , capitan , gianni , panian , sapian
Variants
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Neapolitan , Neapolitans , Neapolitan ice cream , Neapolitan ice creams
Etymology
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The term 'Neapolitan' comes from the ancient Greek word 'Nea Polis,' meaning 'new city.' Naples, Italy, was founded as a new Greek settlement in the 8th century BC.


Trivia
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  1. Neapolitan pizza was first mentioned in a document in 1734.

  2. The first Neapolitan pizzas were sold from wood-fired ovens in the streets of Naples.

  3. The Margherita pizza, one of the most famous pizzas in the world, is a type of Neapolitan pizza.


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  1. Italian cuisine: Neapolitan pizza is a popular dish in Italian cuisine.

  2. Pizza: Neapolitan pizza is a type of pizza.


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Neapolitan pizza is a significant part of Italian and global culinary culture. It has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Neapolitan music, particularly Neapolitan songs, is also famous worldwide.

How to Memorize "neapolitan"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a soft, thin pizza crust topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Neapolitan' with the image of a delicious pizza.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Neapolitan' stands for 'New and Pizza in the Atlantic' to remember the word.


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