An early breakfast or light meal, especially as traditionally eaten in Italy.
From Italian 'colazione,' derived from Latin 'collatio' (a bringing together, especially of food). Originally referred to a monastic meal shared communally.
In Italian culture, 'colazione' is usually just a quick coffee and pastry—nothing like the big American breakfast—which shows how different languages reflect different eating habits!
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