VERMICELLI


Meaning of VERMICELLI in English

[ ˌvə:mɪ'tʃɛli , ˌvɛ:m- , -'sɛli ]

■ plural noun

1》 pasta in the form of long slender threads.

2》 Brit. shreds of chocolate used to decorate cakes.

Origin

Ital., plural of vermicello , dimin. of verme 'worm'.

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