sfogliatella
English
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Etymology
editBorrowed from Italian sfogliatella, diminutive form of sfogliata, singular feminine past participial of sfogliare (“to unfold, to leave through”), from the resemblance of the pastry's texture to the pattern of unfolding leaves.
Noun
editsfogliatella (plural sfogliatelle)
- A Neapolitan pastry made from puff pastry with a sweet filling.
Italian
editEtymology
editDiminutive form of sfogliata, singular feminine past participial of sfogliare.
Noun
editsfogliatella f (plural sfogliatelle)
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- it:Cakes and pastries
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