gnocchi

[ nok-ee, noh-kee; Italian nyawk-kee ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. a dish of little dumplings made from potatoes, semolina, flour, or a combination of these ingredients.

gnocchi

/ ˈɡnɒkɪ; ɡəˈnɒkɪ; ˈnɒkɪ /

plural noun

1. dumplings made of pieces of semolina pasta, or sometimes potato, used to garnish soup or served alone with sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnocchi¹

1890–95; < Italian, plural of gnocco, originally Upper Italian (Veneto), perhaps cognate with Tuscan nocca, nocco knuckle < Langobardic *knohha joint; knuckle

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnocchi¹

Italian, plural of gnocco lump, probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German knoche bone

Example Sentences

“This sounds trite at this point, but in true Italian-American style, some of my earliest memories are helping my nonna roll gnocchi down the tines of a fork,” she said.

From Salon

His favorite recipe in the book is the gnocchi, which incorporates one of his favorite pantry staples: dukkah,

From Salon

Mr. O’Hoppe said his son makes a mean gnocchi, then rallied the fans by using a word you probably should not say on live radio.

From Los Angeles Times

You won’t go wrong with anything, but the decadent, pillowy soft ricotta gnocchi with herb pesto and crispy prosciutto is truly spectacular.

From Salon

Cook: Crispy gnocchi with burst tomatoes and mozzarella is like a faster version of baked pasta.

From New York Times

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