Definition

Noun: 1. A type of pasta: Fedelline is a specific variety of Italian pasta characterized by its extremely thin, long, solid strands. It is notably finer (thinner in diameter) than vermicelli.

Usage

The word "fedelline" is used as a countable noun to refer to this specific pasta shape, typically in the context of cooking, Italian cuisine, or describing food. * It is commonly used in its plural form ("fedelline") even when referring to a single serving, following the convention for many pasta types. * It functions as the subject or object in a sentence related to food preparation.

Examples

• As a subject: "Fedelline cooks very quickly because it is so thin."
• As an object: "For the soup, I prefer to use fedelline instead of spaghetti."
• With a quantifier: "She bought two packages of fedelline at the Italian market."

Advanced Usage

• Culinary Context: The term is primarily used in professional culinary settings, gourmet cooking, or by enthusiasts of Italian cuisine. It specifies not just "pasta" but a very precise shape and size.
• Comparative Description: Its definition is often relative to other pasta shapes, most commonly vermicelli, to indicate its place on the spectrum of thinness.

Variants and Related Words

• Fedelini: An alternative spelling and name for the same or a very similar type of thin pasta.
• Vermicelli: A slightly thicker type of long, thin pasta, often used as a point of comparison.
• Capellini / Angel Hair: Another type of very thin pasta, sometimes considered synonymous with or very similar to fedelline.

Synonyms

• Thin pasta
• Fine pasta strands

Different Meanings

The word "fedelline" does not have other common meanings outside of its culinary definition as a type of pasta. It is a specialized term.

Noun

1. extremely fine pasta thinner than vermicelli