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The modern language closest to Latin is Italian, and the Italian word linguine means literally "little tongues". Linguine is only one of the types of pasta whose names describes their shapes. Others include spaghetti ("little strings"), fettuccine ("little ribbons"), penne ("little quills"), orzo ("barley"), farfalle ("butterflies"), vermicelli ("little worms"), capellini ("little hairs"), fusilli ("little spindles"), and radiatori ("little radiators"). If you're thinking about learning Italian, you could make a good start by just visiting an Italian restaurant.
Examples of linguine in a Sentence
Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Their shrimp linguine is the chef’s take on a classic dish, topped with Calabrian chili pesto and stracciatella cheese on top.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Ditto the prime rib of beef, the linguine with clams and the jumbo lump crab cake.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Squid black linguine is among the main courses, followed by crispy spatula fish in red onion sauce or octopus on the spit.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Linguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguine. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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