Margherita pizza
noun
a type of pizza made with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Examples
This most basic pizza, known as Pizza Margherita in Italy, proves the old adage that less is more.
Word Origin
1956; for Margherita di Savoia, a queen of Italy
Usage Note
cooking
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