Gianduja

See also: gianduja

Italian

Alternative forms
  • Gianduia

Etymology

Borrowed from Piedmontese Giandoja, a shortened form for Gioann dla doja (literally “John-o'-the-jug”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dʒanˈdu.ja/, [d͡ʒän̪ˈd̪uːjä]
  • Rhymes: -uja
  • Hyphenation: Gian‧dù‧ja

Proper noun

Gianduja m

  1. A stock character from the commedia dell'arte depicted as a jovial, wine-drinking peasant from Piedmont, somewhat similar to a Toby jug.

Derived terms
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