calzoncello

Italian

Etymology

From calzone +‎ -cello (diminutive suffix), calque of Neapolitan cazunciello.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kal.t͡sonˈt͡ʃɛl.lo/
• Rhymes: -ɛllo
• Hyphenation: cal‧zon‧cèl‧lo

Noun

calzoncello m (plural calzoncelli)

1. a light turnover of dough filled with mozzarella (or similar cheese), anchovies and parsley