/ ˌvɜːmɪˈtʃeli; NAmE ˌvɜːrm-/ noun [ U ]
1.
pasta in the shape of very thin sticks, often broken into small pieces and added to soups
2.
( BrE ) small pieces of chocolate in the shape of very thin sticks broken into pieces, used to decorate cakes
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WORD ORIGIN
Italian , plural of vermicello , diminutive of verme worm, from Latin vermis .