Riccadonna
/rɪkəˈdɒnə/noun
Originally: any of various proprietary drinks (rare ). In later use: specifically a type of Italian vermouth; a drink of this.
- A trademark in the United Kingdom..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Trade Marks Journal. Apparently from the Italian surname Riccadonna. The use specifically denoting a variety of vermouth apparently reflects the surname of Ottavio Riccadonna, who produced vermouth under this name from 1921.