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vermicelli
noun
ver·mi·cel·li
ˌvər-mə-ˈche-lē
-ˈse-
: pasta made in long solid strings smaller in diameter than spaghetti
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The Hainan Chicken is $24, or go for the Indian Curry Laksa, with thin rice vermicelli and egg noodles and vegetables for $15.95.
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Serve with cooked vermicelli noodles, mint and Thai basil.
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Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Enjoy them as is, make them into spring rolls with rice paper, or add some rice vermicelli for a full meal.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Vietnamese vermicelli with chili sauce and pork Pork, rice noodles, and crunchy veggies combine for a satisfying meal.
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Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Italian, plural of vermicello, diminutive of verme "worm," going back to Latin vermis — more at worm entry 1
First Known Use
1669, in the meaning defined above
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“Vermicelli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermicelli. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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vermicelli
noun
ver·mi·cel·li
ˌvər-mə-ˈchel-ē
-ˈsel-
: a pasta that is thinner than spaghetti
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Nglish: Translation of vermicelli for Spanish Speakers
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