allegra

/ælˈɛɡrə/ or /ɔlˈɛɡrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian dessert made with ladyfingers and a sweetened mascarpone cheese mixture.

“She ordered the allegra for dessert at the Italian restaurant.”

2. proper noun

A medication used to treat seasonal allergies and asthma, especially Allegra-D.

“My doctor prescribed me Allegra to relieve my allergy symptoms.”

3. proper noun

A ballet created by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky, first performed in 1948.

“The ballet company performed a production of Allegra at the opera house.”

Synonyms

  • dessert
  • treat

Antonyms

  • sour
  • unpalatable