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tortellini

 

[ หŒtษ”หtษ™หˆliหni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pasta dish

Tortellini is a type of pasta that is typically filled with various ingredients such as cheese, meats, or vegetables. The pasta is characterized by its distinctive shape, which resembles a small ring or a stuffed dumpling. Tortellini is often served in broth or with a sauce, making it a popular dish in Italian cuisine. It is most commonly associated with the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche in Italy.

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a bowl of tortellini in broth.
  • The cheese tortellini was delicious with marinara sauce.
  • She made a hearty tortellini soup for dinner.
  • We enjoyed tortellini salad at the restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "tortellini" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคฒเคฟเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ั‚ะตะปั–ะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒซใƒ†ใƒชใƒผใƒ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋ฅดํ…”๋ฆฌ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฑุชูŠู„ูŠู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅบๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ั‚ะตะปะปะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tortellini

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tortellini

Etymology

The word 'tortellini' comes from Italian, where it is the plural form of 'tortellino,' which itself is a diminutive of 'torre,' meaning 'a small cake or pie,' referring to the shape of the pasta. The origins of tortellini can be traced back to the 17th century, and it is believed that it was inspired by the shapes of the female figure. According to local legends, tortellini was created in the town of Bologna as homage to the beauty of a goddess. The delectable stuffed pasta gained popularity in Italian cuisine and became a staple dish over the centuries. Today, tortellini is enjoyed worldwide, often celebrated for its versatility and comforting nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,356, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.