vermicelli
Americannoun
noun
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very fine strands of pasta, used in soups
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tiny chocolate strands used to coat cakes, etc
Etymology
Origin of vermicelli
1660–70; < Italian, plural of vermicello, diminutive of verme worm < Latin vermis
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Example Sentences
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Vermicelli or capellini pasta work in this recipe, but the noodles should be broken to make toasting them easier.
From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2023
But I made a hard stop when I saw her recipe for Vermicelli Rice With Spinach and Cashews.
From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2023
Vermicelli can be used to refer to noodles made with rice or mung bean starch.
From Washington Post • May 24, 2021
Just outside the Thai capital, the Cho Heng Rice Vermicelli Factory Co, says more and more older people are seeking jobs.
From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2016
One Evening just as they had come in for their Vermicelli, a new Boarder glided into their midst.
From People You Know by Ade, George
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