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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Long, flat ribbons of egg pasta, originally from Emilia-Romagna, sliced from a rolled-out sheet. plural-normally, uncountable, usually

   "When the tagliatelle are al dente, drain thoroughly and transfer to a warm bowl."

2. 2
   pasta cut in narrow ribbons wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fettuccine

Example

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"When the tagliatelle are al dente, drain thoroughly and transfer to a warm bowl."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Italian tagliatelle, from tagliare (“to cut”).

Related phrases

emilia romagna

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