A2NounFeminine
le lenticchie
lentils
/len-TIK-kye/
Plural: lenticchie
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What does ‘lenticchie’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
A Capodanno si mangiano lenticchie e cotechino per buona fortuna.
On New Year's, lentils and cotechino are eaten for good luck.
Le lenticchie simboleggiano le monete per l'anno nuovo.
Lentils symbolize coins for the new year.
About This Word
Eating lentils at Capodanno is one of Italy's most beloved New Year's traditions. Their coin-like shape symbolizes wealth and prosperity in the coming year.
Related Words
capodannocotechinozamponefortunatradizione