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gnocchi

Pronunciation: /ˈn(j)ɒki/
Definition of gnocchi

noun

  • (in Italian cooking) small dumplings made from potato, semolina, or flour, usually served with a sauce.

Origin:

Italian, plural of gnocco, alteration of nocchio 'knot in wood'

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