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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | noodles |
| Synonyms: | fettuccini, gnocchi, lasagna, linguine, macaroni, manicotti, orzo, ravioli, rigatoni, shells, spaghetti, tortellini, vermicelli, ziti |
| Notes: | linguini means 'little tongues'; pastas named for everyday things is an Italian tradition - spaghetti is 'strings,' farfale is 'butterfly,' and vermicelli is 'little worms' |
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