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Definition of penne

penne

/ˈpɛn.eɪ/
pen · ne
Plural:penne
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• noun

1

A type of pasta extruded into the shape of short, thick tubes with diagonally cut ends.

Example

"We ordered a large bowl of penne coated in a rich, spicy arrabbiata sauce."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'penne', the plural of 'penna' (meaning 'feather' or 'quill'), derived from Latin 'penna'. The pasta is named for its diagonally cut ends, which resemble the tip of a quill pen.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Penne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/penne
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