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Definition of cannellini

cannellini

/ˌkæn.əˈliː.ni/
can · nel · li · ni
Plural:cannellini
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• noun

1

A large, white variety of kidney bean widely used in Italian cuisine, known for its smooth texture, thin skin, and mild, nutty flavor when cooked.

Example

"She simmered the cannellini with fresh sage, garlic, and olive oil to prepare a traditional Tuscan side dish."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, 'cannellini' is most frequently used attributively to modify the word 'beans' (as in 'cannellini beans'), though it routinely stands alone as a plural noun in culinary contexts.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'cannellini', the plural of 'cannellino', which is a diminutive of 'cannello' (small tube), ultimately deriving from the Latin 'canna' (cane or reed).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cannellini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cannellini
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