Definition of VERMICELLI (original) (raw)

: pasta made in long solid strings smaller in diameter than spaghetti

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Enjoy them as is, make them into spring rolls with rice paper, or add some rice vermicelli for a full meal. —Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 Vietnamese vermicelli with chili sauce and pork Pork, rice noodles, and crunchy veggies combine for a satisfying meal. —Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024 However, the major difference is the thin vermicelli used to make sheer khurma’s creamy texture. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then add the vermicelli and cook until soft, about 30 seconds. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vermicelli

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

Time Traveler

The first known use of vermicelli was in 1669

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“Vermicelli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermicelli. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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