: butterfly-shaped pasta

Examples of farfalle in a Sentence

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Immediately add the farfalle into the pot with the vegetables. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 Add the farfalle to the boiling water; reduce the heat to medium-high and cook according to the package directions (for al dente). Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of farfalla, literally, butterfly

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farfalle was in 1928

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“Farfalle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farfalle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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