English Explanatory Dictionary

gianduja

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Piedmontese preparation of chocolate containing about 50 percent hazelnut and almond paste.

Pronunciation

/dʒænˈduː.jə/ /d͡ʒɑnˈdu.jə/

Word forms

gianduja giandujas gianduia

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian gianduia, gianduja, named after Gianduja, a Piedmontese stock character in the commedia dell'arte, in reference to its place of origin. From Piedmontese Giandoja (literally “John-o'-the-jug”).

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