orecchiette

noun

orec·​chi·​et·​te ō-ˌrā-kē-ˈe-tā How to pronounce orecchiette (audio)
: small oval pasta

Examples of orecchiette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another surprising highlight was the orecchiette with pickled mushrooms, smoked caciocavallo, and truffle oil. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024 There are starters like shrimp cocktail, steak tartare, and a great romaine caesar, and main courses including orecchiette with blue crab and bottarga, veal Milanese, and a slew of steaks grilled to your liking and served with peppercorn sauce. William Li, Town & Country, 9 June 2023 The fava beans sort of mimic the shape of the orecchiette too, nestling neatly in the pasta’s curves as if they’re meant to be there. Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2023 Cook orecchiette according to package directions. Star Tribune, 30 June 2021 See all Example Sentences for orecchiette 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of orecchietta, diminutive of orecchia ear, from Latin auricula — more at auricle

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orecchiette was in 1973

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Cite this Entry

“Orecchiette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orecchiette. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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