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VocabularyFoodgrissino
A2nounmaschile

ilgrissino

breadstick

Plural

grissini

Pronunciation

grees-SEE-noh

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.

Examples

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.

Related Words

paneprosciuttoantipastoristoranteTorino