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Definition of bocconcini

bocconcini

/ˌboʊ.kənˈtʃiː.ni/
boc · con · ci · ni
Plural:bocconcini
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bocconcini Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Small, semi-soft, unripened mozzarella cheese balls, typically about the size of an egg or cherry tomato, traditionally made from water buffalo's milk but often made from cow's milk.

Example

"She prepared a fresh salad with cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and bite-sized bocconcini drizzled with balsamic glaze."

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• Rhymes for bocconcini

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'bocconcini', the plural of 'bocconcino', which is a diminutive of 'boccone' meaning 'mouthful' or 'bite' (ultimately from 'bocca', meaning 'mouth').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bocconcini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bocconcini
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