RAVIOLI Definition & Meaning

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ravioli

[ rav-ee-oh-lee, rah-vee-; Italian rah-vyaw-lee ]

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noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

small cases of pasta, often square, stuffed with a filling, usually of meat or cheese, and often served with a tomato sauce.

ravioli

/ ˌ��æ��ɪˈəʊ��ɪ /

noun

small squares of pasta containing a savoury mixture of meat, cheese, etc

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Usage Note

See zucchini.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ravioli¹

First recorded in 1835–45; from Italian, plural of dialectal raviolo “little turnip,” diminutive of rava, from Latin ��貹; rape ²

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ravioli¹

C19: from Italian dialect, literally: little turnips, from Italian rava turnip, from Latin ��貹

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are hosting an Italian-themed dinner this evening, inspired by the actor Stanley Tucci, with dishes including crab, ravioli and pork, along with English and Italian wine.

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The guests dined on a menu including lobster ravioli and honey-poached apple mousse, and were entertained by the U.S.

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In another, she distributed cans of beans, peas and Chef Boyardee mini ravioli from a pickup truck.

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Cairo and I love the pasta with the truffle and Parmesan cheese, and Cree loves the beef ravioli.

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On Christmas Day, you can choose between a special four-course holiday menu with options including hazelnut stuffed pork loin, prime rib and butternut squash ravioli, or an a la carte holiday menu.

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