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
This year, the New Year’s Eve tasting menu, which starts at $925 a person and features tuna tartare, foie gras terrine and ravioli, will be served across fewer courses than last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
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
A steak dinner sounded a lot better than canned ravioli.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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