ravioli
Americannoun
noun
Usage
See zucchini.
Etymology
Origin of ravioli
First recorded in 1835–45; from Italian, plural of dialectal raviolo “little turnip,” diminutive of rava, from Latin rāpa; see origin at rape 2
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Example Sentences
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Catherine prepared "tortelli" -- a regional speciality similar to ravioli -- at a farmhouse hotel near the city of Reggio Emilia.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Guests, which also included Republican lawmakers and several Fox personalities, wore white tie and enjoyed a three-course meal that included ravioli with herbs from the White House garden and Dover sole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
At Giorgio Baldi, I like the ravioli that has corn in it, which is what they’re famous for.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Indeed, the star of this ravioli is Sicilian lemon, which are “grown in the volcanic soil around Mount Etna,” according to TJ’s, and have a “bright acidity and distinct sweetness.”
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2025
In the middle of the cabin floor, rolling back and forth, was a can of bite-sized ravioli.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
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