fusilli

noun

fu·​sil·​li fyü-ˈsi-lē How to pronounce fusilli (audio)
-ˈsē-
: spiral-shaped pasta

Examples of fusilli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Swap the egg noodles with rotini, penne, fusilli, elbow macaroni, or any preferred pasta shape. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024 Melt it down with a few anchovy fillets and toss with fusilli. Bon Appétit, 10 Apr. 2024 There are three shapes: fusilli, shells and penne, all made with a combination of organic durum wheat and organic Kernza, a perennial wheatlike plant that yields a rich-tasting grain. Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 Add the fusilli to the pan and cook according to the packet (package) instructions, until cooked but still firm (al dente). Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for fusilli 

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, plural of fusillo (originally in southern dialects, as Altamura—Puglia—fusillë), diminutive of fuso "spindle," going back to Latin fūsus, of obscure origin

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fusilli was in 1948

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Cite this Entry

“Fusilli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fusilli. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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