gnocchi

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  1. plural noun Dumplings made of flour, semolina, or potatoes, boiled or baked and served with grated cheese or a sauce.

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  • Her mother had been making gnocchi, and sifted flour dusted the Formica table, covering stains and knife marks Mary knew by heart. —  KillerSmile
  • My husband loves gnocchi, and Pomodoro Trattoria churns out some gnocchi magic. —  Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • Mastering ricotta gnocchi has been a bit of an ongoing project for me. —  Last Night's Dinner
  • For the gnocchi, mix the first six ingredients in a large bowl. —  Whole Life Times
  • After a 24-hour wait in the fridge, the gnocchi are given a quick roll to smooth things out. —  Rubber Slippers In Italy
 

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  1. Italian, pl. of gnocco, probably alteration of nocchio, knot in wood.
 

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