fusilli

noun

fu·​sil·​li fyü-ˈsi-lē How to pronounce fusilli (audio)
-ˈsē-
: spiral-shaped pasta

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There was also a limited-edition T-shirt for trendy Italian joint Jon & Vinny’s in West Hollywood that features a picture of fusilli. Max Berlinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2020 Add the fusilli to the sauce and mix very well with a spoon. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022 Inspired by the iconic sitcom, there are more than 60 recipes inspired by memorable scenes from the show — including George's jerk store shrimp cocktail, Jerry's fusilli and Elaine's muffin tops. Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022 The bottom line: All your attention should be on the spicy vodka fusilli, which arrived smothered in a lush, creamy tomato sauce topped with a bulb of burratina, a smaller version of the famous fresh cow's milk burrata cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 The bottom line: All your attention should be on the spicy vodka fusilli, which arrived smothered in a lush, creamy tomato sauce topped with a bulb of burratina, a smaller version of the famous fresh cow's milk burrata cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 The bottom line: All your attention should be on the spicy vodka fusilli, which arrived smothered in a lush, creamy tomato sauce topped with a bulb of burratina, a smaller version of the famous fresh cow's milk burrata cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 The bottom line: All your attention should be on the spicy vodka fusilli, which arrived smothered in a lush, creamy tomato sauce topped with a bulb of burratina, a smaller version of the famous fresh cow's milk burrata cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 The bottom line: All your attention should be on the spicy vodka fusilli, which arrived smothered in a lush, creamy tomato sauce topped with a bulb of burratina, a smaller version of the famous fresh cow's milk burrata cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, plural of fusillo (originally in southern dialects, as Altamura—Puglia—fusillë), diminutive of fuso "spindle," going back to Latin fūsus, of obscure origin

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fusilli was in 1948

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Cite this Entry

“Fusilli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fusilli. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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