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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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
Even with food aid, she depends on food pantries to help her obtain items such as canned ravioli, Rice-a-Roni and frozen dinners for the last two weeks of the month.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025
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
She had whipped cream, scooped tiny cakes from the baking tin, made ravioli, and stirred sauces.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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