gianduja

See also: Gianduja

English

Alternative forms

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”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /dʒæn.ˈduː.jə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /d͡ʒɑn.ˈdu.jə/
  • Rhymes: -uːjə

Noun

gianduja (countable and uncountable, plural giandujas)

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

Translations

Italian

Noun

gianduja m (invariable)

  1. (usually uncountable, dated) Alternative spelling of gianduia
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