farfalle

noun

far·​fal·​le fär-ˈfä-(ˌ)lā How to pronounce farfalle (audio)
-lē
: butterfly-shaped pasta

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The one that looked like it was covered with giant farfalle pasta bows? — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Fusilli, farfalle, orecchiette, or cavatelli all work well here. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 Add farfalle pasta, shrimp, and vegetables to the skillet, finishing with fresh cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, lemon, and basil. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Thus was born a creepypasta—a term that does not mean a plate of squid-ink farfalle but, rather, a freaky urban legend, built for online dissemination. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for farfalle

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of farfalla, literally, butterfly

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farfalle was in 1928

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“Farfalle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farfalle. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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