cappelletti

noun

cap·​pel·​let·​ti ˌka-pə-ˈle-tē How to pronounce cappelletti (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: pasta in the form of little peaked hats filled with a savory mixture

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The second adds pigeon with onions and mushrooms, basil granita as a pre-dessert, and duck cappelletti with butter and thyme, among other dishes. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of cappelletto, diminutive of cappello hat, from Medieval Latin cappellus cap, diminutive of Late Latin cappa head covering — more at cap

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cappelletti was in 1945

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“Cappelletti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappelletti. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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