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arrabbiata

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌaɹəˈbjɑːtə/
  • US: /ˌɑɹəbiˈɑːtə/
  • rhymes with -ɑːtə

1

adj

Meaning 1

Cooked in a hot, fiery style with garlic, tomatoes, and chili.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, postpositional, usually

Examples

  • Chicken arrabbiata was served on steaming fettuccine.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A dish cooked in this style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Italian, feminine of arrabbiato (“angry”) referring to its spiciness; see rabbia (“anger”) for more.