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vongole

Syllabification: (von·go·le)
Pronunciation: /ˈväNGäˌlā/
Definition of vongole

adjective

[usually postpositive]
  • denoting pasta served with clams and a light sauce of olive oil, garlic, and sometimes tomatoes:I ordered spaghetti vongole and a glass of wine

Origin:

Italian, plural of vongola 'clam'

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