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capellini

Syllabification: (cap·el·li·ni)
Pronunciation: /ˌkapəˈlēnē/

Definition of capellini

noun

  • pasta in the form of long, thin round strands, only slightly thicker than angel hair.

Origin:

1950s: Italian, diminutive of capello 'hair'

Spell capellini with a double l: it is an Italian word.

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