spəˈged.]ē, -et], ]i\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Italian, from plural of spaghetto string, diminutive of spago cord, string; akin to Sardinian ispau cord, string
1. : an alimentary paste made in solid strings of small diameter but larger than vermicelli — distinguished from macaroni
2. or spaghetti tubing : sleeving
3. : a trimming with many cords resembling spaghetti for women's dresses