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gnocco

dumpling

noun adjective NYOK-koh Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Also means

attractive person

Usage Note

Gnocco (plural gnocchi) primarily refers to the Italian flour-and-potato dumplings, but colloquially it also means an attractive, well-built person (either gender). Note the gn = 'ny' sound: NYOK-koh. The plural gnocchi is the form almost always seen outside Italy. As an adjective meaning 'hot/attractive' it is very informal.

Examples

"Gli gnocchi al pomodoro sono ottimi."

Natural Translation

The potato dumplings in tomato sauce are excellent.

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