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vermicelli
noun
ver·mi·cel·li
ˌvər-mə-ˈche-lē
-ˈse-
: pasta made in long solid strings smaller in diameter than spaghetti
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Vietnamese vermicelli with chili sauce and pork Pork, rice noodles, and crunchy veggies combine for a satisfying meal.
—Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024
However, the major difference is the thin vermicelli used to make sheer khurma’s creamy texture.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then add the vermicelli and cook until soft, about 30 seconds.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
Step 5 In a large bowl of warm water, soak the vermicelli until pliable, about 15 minutes.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Italian, plural of vermicello, diminutive of verme "worm," going back to Latin vermis — more at worm entry 1
First Known Use
1669, in the meaning defined above
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“Vermicelli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermicelli. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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vermicelli
noun
ver·mi·cel·li
ˌvər-mə-ˈchel-ē
-ˈsel-
: a pasta that is thinner than spaghetti
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Nglish: Translation of vermicelli for Spanish Speakers
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