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ravioli definition

ra·vio·li (rav′ē ō′lē)

noun pl. ravioli -·li, raviolis -·lis

pasta in the form of small casings of dough, often square, filled with seasoned ground meat, cheese, etc., boiled, and served in broth or with a sauce

Etymology: It dial., pl. of raviolo, dim. of rava, for It rapa, turnip < L rapum, turnip, beet: see rape

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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