Ravioli are small pasta parcelsSmall packages or wrapped portions of food. filled with a savoryHaving a salty or spicy taste, not sweet. fillingThe mixture put inside something like pastry or pasta., usually served with sauce. In everyday English, the word usually refers to the dish itself or to individual stuffed pasta pieces.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌræviˈoʊli/
Easy pronunciation: rav-ee-OH-lee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on OH; secondary stress on the first syllable.
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Ravioli Meaning
small stuffed pasta pieces, usually served with sauce
Part of speech: noun
Definition: small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings
Example: We had ravioli with tomato sauce for dinner.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cappelletti — A close pasta term for a similar stuffed shape, though not always used as a perfect everyday substitute.
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Ravioli Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- cappelletti
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Common Mistakes
- Ravioli is a type of pasta, not a single filling or sauce.
- Do not confuse ravioli with similar stuffed pastas that have different shapes or regional names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ravioli mean?
Ravioli means small pasta parcels filled with a savory filling, usually eaten with sauce.
What is a synonym for ravioli?
A close synonym is cappelletti, though it is a more specific pasta term and not always interchangeable.
Is ravioli singular or plural?
In modern English, ravioli is commonly used as a plural or uncountable noun, but it can also be used as a general name for the dish.
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