fettuccelle

noun

fet·​tuc·​cel·​le

ˌfetəˈchelē

plural -s

: pasta in ribbon shape

Word History

Etymology

Italian fettuccelle, plural of fettuccella, diminutive of fettuccia small slice, ribbon, diminutive of fetta slice

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