Cannoli
Cannoli
Language note: Cannoli is plural while 'cannolo' is singular.
Culture note: Sicilian in origin, they're typically filled with ricotta cheese.
Context: She also thinks of another dessert option filled with sweet ricotta cheese.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cannoli
[kan-NOH-lee]
Cannoli
Sicilian pastry desserts consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta.
I cannoli siciliani sono famosi in tutto il mondo.
Sicilian cannoli are famous worldwide.
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