Vol. 09 · Loanwords ·italian ·1750s
Al fresco
from al fresco
- Meaning
- In the fresh — outdoors.
- Source word
- al fresco
- Route into English
- Italian phrase for outdoor dining and outdoor frescoes; English from 1750s.
- Arrived
- 1750s
English borrows.
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