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Definition of gnocchi

gnocchi

/ˈnjoʊ.ki/
gnoc · chi
Plural:gnocchi
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• noun

1

Small, thick, soft dough dumplings native to Italian cuisine, traditionally made from potatoes, semolina, or wheat flour and typically served with a sauce.

Example

"For dinner, we prepared homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a rich brown butter and sage sauce."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although a plural noun in Italian, English speakers often treat 'gnocchi' grammatically as an uncountable mass noun or a singular dish.

• Rhymes for gnocchi

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'gnocchi', the plural of 'gnocco' (meaning 'lump' or 'dumpling'). It likely derives from 'nocchio' (a knot in wood) or a Lombardic word related to 'knuckle'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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