Synonyms for vermicelli


Grammar : Noun
Spell : vur-mi-chel-ee, -sel-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˌvɜr mɪˈtʃɛl i, -ˈsɛl i

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Définition of vermicelli

Origin :
  • kind of pasta, 1660s, literally "little worms," from Italian vermicelli, plural of vermicello, diminutive of verme, accusative singular of Latin vermis "worm" (see worm). So called for resemblance.
  • As in pasta : noun noodles
Example sentences :
  • This dish may be made with vermicelli, spaghetti, or any other Italian paste.
  • Extract from : « The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste: » by Mrs. W. G. Waters
  • Warm two ounces of vermicelli and put into it; boil it ten minutes, and pour it into a tureen, with the crust of a French roll.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • For vermicelli, however, it will still be necessary to go to Italy.
  • Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 16, 1914 » by Various
  • Spaghetti, vermicelli, and noodles all are good in their way.
  • Extract from : « Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts » by Girl Scouts
  • Their vermicelli is excellent, and all their pastry is unusually light and white as snow.
  • Extract from : « Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton » by John Barrow
  • You may, if you choose, use a larger quantity of vermicelli.
  • Extract from : « Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book » by Eliza Leslie
  • Paper and vermicelli are manufactured with rude appliances in the town.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 8 » by Various
  • Pour over it the puree of nuttolene and cover with the other half of the vermicelli.
  • Extract from : « The Vegetarian Cook Book » by E. G. Fulton
  • Cook macaroni or vermicelli with garlic, or onion and garlic.
  • Extract from : « The Laurel Health Cookery » by Evora Bucknum Perkins
  • Tatiana Markovna laughed ironically, "Vermicelli soup and beef!"
  • Extract from : « The Precipice » by Ivan Goncharov

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