pappardelle
UK[ˌpæp.ɑːˈdel.eɪ]US[ˌpɑː.pɑːrˈdel.eɪ]
n
a type of pasta in the form of broad, flat ribbons.
Etymology
the word 'pappardelle' entered english directly from italian, where it is the plural form of 'pappardella'. the italian term is thought to derive from the verb 'pappare', a colloquial term meaning 'to gobble up' or 'to eat hungrily', which itself has onomatopoeic origins, imitating the sound of eating. this etymological link vividly illustrates the pasta's appeal, suggesting it is so delicious that one devours it eagerly. the suffix '-ardella' is a typical italian formative, giving the word its specific nominal character. thus, the name captures both the form of the food and a sensory, behavioral response to it.
Analysis
this word is a loanword from italian. it is not productively formed from smaller morphemes within the english spelling system and is therefore treated as a simplex form.
Examples
the rich wild boar ragu was served over freshly made pappardelle.
pappardelle is often paired with hearty meat sauces because its broad surface holds the sauce well.
for dinner, she prepared a simple dish of pappardelle with butter, sage, and parmesan.