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gnocchi

plural noun

gnoc·​chi ˈnȯ-kē How to pronounce gnocchi (audio) ˈnyȯ- How to pronounce gnocchi (audio)
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: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce

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What's back: Tony's gnocchi and fazzoletti, fan favorites from the old Sage menu. Steph Solis, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 Menu options include Tuscan cuisine like lasagna, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, pizza, caprese salad and bruschetta. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024 Have the, verdure vegetables dressed with olive oil and lemon; cavatelli ricotta pasta with Gorgonzola and walnuts; or gnocchi with red tomato and more Gorgonzola. John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The big picture: While the interior is largely unchanged, the menu has been revamped to include several new items by the Travail team, including a ricotta gnocchi with pesto Genovese and an entire section dedicated to Negronis. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gnocchi

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891

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“Gnocchi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnocchi. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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