HyperDic: macaroni

English > 2 senses of the word macaroni:
NOUNperson macaronia British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms
foodmacaronipasta in the form of slender tubes
macaroni > pronunciation
Soundsmae.kerow'niy
Rhymesabalone ... Zuni: 221 rhymes with niy...
English > macaroni: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms.
Example"Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni"
Broaderdandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorseA man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
English > macaroni: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaningpasta in the form of slender tubes.
Broaderpasta, alimentary pasteshaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg
Spanishmacarrones, macarrón, makarones
Catalanmacaroni, macarró, macarrons

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