gianduja
See also: Gianduja
English
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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
Noun
gianduja (countable and uncountable, plural giandujas)
- A Piedmontese preparation of chocolate containing about 50 percent hazelnut and almond paste.
Translations
Piedmontese chocolate preparation
Italian
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