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penne

[ pen-ey ]

noun

, plural pen·ne.
  1. a type of tubular pasta having diagonally cut ends.


penne

/ ˈpɛnɪ /

noun

  1. pasta in the form of short tubes


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Word History and Origins

Origin of penne1

1970–75; < Italian, plural of penna pen, feather, quill

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Word History and Origins

Origin of penne1

C20: Italian, literally: quills

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Example Sentences

First, an antipasti of fried then pickled anchovy, sardines, and smelt rolls out, followed by penne in a rich mantis shrimp and tomato sauce.

So was it in diuision by the penne, and therfore was there a cypher set in the quotient: but howe shall that be noted here?

But this he did more then liberally supply by the eternall labours of his penne.

The latest of those letters is dated about three weeks before Sunderland's letter to Mr. Penne.

I pursued my route towards the summit of the mountain, the "Penne de l'Héris," as it is still called, retaining its Celtic name.

When we reached Bristol, we found Mr. Penne upon the Quay, with some other merchants.

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