Definition

A type of pasta that is long and thin, similar to spaghetti but slightly wider, often used in Italian dishes.

Example

I ordered a plate of linguini with clam sauce for dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making linguini at home?

No, I haven't, but it sounds delicious!

It's actually quite easy to prepare and tastes amazing.

I should give it a shot — I love pasta!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Linguini** → The word 'linguini' comes from Italian, derived from 'lingua' (meaning tongue or language) with the diminutive suffix '-ini' (meaning small). Thus, 'linguini' refers to small tongues, which describes the shape of this type of pasta.

Memory Tip

Imagine small 'tongues' ('lingua') of pasta when you think of 'linguini' — that's why it refers to this particular shape.

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