zəˈbɑːʒəni

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian dessert, similar to a mousse, made from sweetened egg yolks, sugar, and wine, whipped to a stiff froth.

“The chef served zabajone as a palate cleanser between the appetizer and main course at the fine dining restaurant.”

2. verb

To whip or beat egg yolks, sugar, and wine together to a stiff froth in order to make the dessert.

“To prepare the zabajone, she carefully zabajoned the egg yolks and sugar together with a whisk until they became stiff and airy.”