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Today's Word "alfresco"

In the open air on

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alfresco \al-FRES-koh\ (adverb) - In the open air; outdoors.

(adjective) - Taking place or located in the open air; outdoor.

"We often have alfresco teas at Four Oaks. The gentlemen thought it a pleasant idea, ... The alfresco tea, for instance, was a great success." -- Joy Reed, 'Anne's Wish'

 

Alfresco is from the Italian al fresco, "in the fresh (air)," from al, "in the" (a, "to, in" + il, "the") + fresco, "fresh."


 

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