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vermicelli
noun
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Word History
borrowed from Italian, plural of vermicello, diminutive of verme "worm," going back to Latin vermis — more at worm entry 1
1669, in the meaning defined above
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“Vermicelli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermicelli. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of vermicelli for Spanish Speakers
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