Also means
mush
Usage Note
Pappa is the informal, child-directed word for food or baby food, from the reduplicative syllable common in infant speech across languages. Adults use it affectionately or humorously: È ora della pappa! ('Time to eat!'). It is feminine; the plural le pappe exists. Do not confuse with papa (pope) or papà (dad).
Examples
"La nonna prepara la pappa per il bimbo."
Natural Translation
Grandma is making baby food for the little one.

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