farfalle

noun

far·​fal·​le fär-ˈfä-(ˌ)lā 

-lē

: butterfly-shaped pasta

Examples of farfalle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To customize this dinner, swap out the shape of pasta to penne, rigatoni, orecchiette, or farfalle, or use Italian or Cheddar cheese. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Thus was born a creepypasta—a term that does not mean a plate of squid-ink farfalle but, rather, a freaky urban legend, built for online dissemination. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026

When Artistic Tile, a luxury stone and tile company, promoted its newest product line—mosaics featuring macaroni and farfalle—in April of this year on Instagram, there was an immediate appetite for the design. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of farfalla, literally, butterfly

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farfalle

• canal
• chorale
• corral
• locale
• morale
• royale
• artisanal
• bal
• dal
• gal
• mal
• pal