Definitions

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  • noun a type of pasta shaped like snail shells

Etymologies

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Italian

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Examples

  • Due lumache meccaniche si muovono con lentezza nel buio.

    No Fat Clips!!! : 458nm 2007

  • Special Shapes: Dimpled, twisted, pinched and folded shapes like shells, lumache ("snails") and orecchiette ("little ears") capture thick, textured sauces.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Splendido corto animato in CGI sull’amore maledetto fra due lumache meccaniche.

    No Fat Clips!!! : 458nm 2007

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