Pasta
/ˈpɐːstə/
The meaning and definition of Pasta, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.
- A dish or serving of pasta.
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Origin
From Italian pasta, from Latin pasta, from Ancient Greek παστά, from Ancient Greek παστός.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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