TORTELLINI


Meaning of TORTELLINI in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ to ̇ r-t ə - ' l ē -n ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural tortellini also tortellinis

Etymology: Italian, plural of tortellino pasta round, diminutive of tortello, from torta cake

Date: circa 1911

: pasta in the form of little ring-shaped cases containing a filling (as of meat or cheese)

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