A2NounMasculine
il grissino
breadstick
/grees-SEE-noh/
Plural: grissini
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What does ‘grissino’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
I grissini torinesi si servono prima del pasto nei ristoranti.
Turin breadsticks are served before the meal in restaurants.
Mangio i grissini con il prosciutto crudo come antipasto.
I eat breadsticks with cured ham as a starter.
About This Word
Grissini originate from Turin (Torino) in Piedmont. Legend says they were invented for the House of Savoy in the 17th century. They are now a staple on Italian restaurant tables.
Related Words
paneprosciuttoantipastoristoranteTorino