gnocchi

plural noun

gnoc·​chi ˈnȯ-kē How to pronounce gnocchi (audio) ˈnyȯ- How to pronounce gnocchi (audio)
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: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce

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For main dishes, the lamb lollipops are divine, as are other menu options such as goat cheese gnocchi, duck confit and steak frites. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025 Pastas also make an appearance on the menu, with gnocchi made in house, spaghetti and meatballs, or ravioli, all in the $18 to $22 range. Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 Farmhouse cheeses complement the meats, and daily specials will run the gamut from loup de mer to duck ragu gnocchi. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, following the Thanksgiving Day parade, the Herald Holiday Market will set up shop in the plaza outside, selling treats like gnocchi to go and artisanal products from vendors like puzzle makers Wacky Wonderworks. Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gnocchi

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891

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“Gnocchi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnocchi. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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