Italian edit

Etymology edit

From calzone +‎ -cello (diminutive suffix), calque of Neapolitan cazunciello.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /kal.t͡sonˈt͡ʃɛl.lo/
  • Rhymes: -ɛllo
  • Hyphenation: cal‧zon‧cèl‧lo

Noun edit

calzoncello m (plural calzoncelli)

  1. a light turnover of dough filled with mozzarella (or similar cheese), anchovies and parsley