cappelletti

cap·pel·let·ti

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-uh-let-ee; Italian kahp-pel-let-tee]
- /ˌkæp əˈlɛt i; Italian ˌkɑp pɛlˈlɛt ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-uh-let-ee; Italian kahp-pel-let-tee]
- /ˌkæp əˈlɛt i; Italian ˌkɑp pɛlˈlɛt ti/

Definitions of cappelletti word

noun cappelletti small squares of pasta containing a savoury mixture of meat, cheese, or vegetables 3
noun cappelletti pasta in the form of dumplings filled with meat or cheese, usually served with a sauce or in broth 3
noun cappelletti small pieces of pasta filled with meat or cheese. 1
noun cappelletti Small pieces of pasta folded and stuffed with meat or cheese. 1
noun cappelletti a circular form of ravioli. 0

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Origin of cappelletti

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; < Italian, plural of cappelletto little hat, diminutive of capello hat; see capeline

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Parts of speech for Cappelletti

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cappelletti popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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