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Definition of cannoli

cannoli

/kəˈnoʊli/
can · no · li
Plural:cannoli
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• noun

1

A traditional Italian pastry originating from Sicily, consisting of a tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough, typically filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta cheese.

Example

"For dessert, the chef served freshly made cannoli dusted with powdered sugar and studded with dark chocolate chips."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although 'cannoli' is technically the plural of 'cannolo' in Italian, it is commonly used as both a singular and plural noun in standard English.

• Rhymes for cannoli

• Nearby Words

cannily
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canning
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian, representing the plural of 'cannolo' (little tube), which derives from the Latin 'canna' (cane or reed) combined with a diminutive suffix.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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