word
Italian
Food
puttanesca
poo-tah-NES-kah
ˌpʊtəˈnɛskəListen
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Syllable breakdown
puttanesca
Dictionary meaning
An Italian pasta sauce made with tomatoes, black olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic.
History and origin
Italian — 'alla puttanesca' (in the style of a loose woman) — origin of the name is disputed.
Examples
- He threw together a quick puttanesca using tinned tomatoes and pantry staples.
Common mispronunciations
poo-tah-NESS-kahPUT-an-es-kah
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