bolognese
bolognese Lexical Profile
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• noun
A rich Italian meat-based sauce for pasta, originating from the city of Bologna, typically made with minced beef or pork, tomatoes, onions, celery, and carrots.
"She simmered the traditional bolognese for several hours to deepen its flavor before serving it over fresh tagliatelle."
A small, white, fluffy breed of dog belonging to the bichon family, originating from the northern Italian city of Bologna.
"The Bolognese is known for its playful and affectionate temperament, making it an excellent companion animal."
The distinct Romance dialect or variety of the Emilian language spoken in the city and province of Bologna, Italy.
"Many elderly residents in the rural outskirts still converse fluently in Bolognese."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently capitalized as 'Bolognese' when referring to the people, dialect, or dog breed, though standard culinary usage often treats it as a lowercase noun (e.g., spaghetti bolognese).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'Bolognese', derived from 'Bologna' (a major city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy) combined with the suffix '-ese' denoting origin or relation.
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