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The modern language closest to Latin is Italian, and the Italian word linguine means literally "little tongues". Linguine is only one of the types of pasta whose names describes their shapes. Others include spaghetti ("little strings"), fettuccine ("little ribbons"), penne ("little quills"), orzo ("barley"), farfalle ("butterflies"), vermicelli ("little worms"), capellini ("little hairs"), fusilli ("little spindles"), and radiatori ("little radiators"). If you're thinking about learning Italian, you could make a good start by just visiting an Italian restaurant.
Examples of linguine in a Sentence
Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Don’t miss the dressed crab starter and for a main, the crab linguine is delicious.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
An addition like this is particularly welcome in creamy or cheesy recipes, like atop a bowl of mac and cheese or Alfredo linguine.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
Accompanying linguine, however, was a bit overcooked.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Linguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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