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There was also a limited-edition T-shirt for trendy Italian joint Jon & Vinny’s in West Hollywood that features a picture of fusilli.
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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
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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
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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
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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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