Gianduja

See also: gianduja

Italian

Alternative forms
  • Gianduia

Etymology

Borrowed from Piedmontese Giandoja, a shortened form for Gioann dla doja (literally “John-o'-the-jug”); akin to Giovanni + de + la + doja (“tankard, beer mug”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒanˈdu.ja/
  • Rhymes: -uja
  • Hyphenation: Gian‧dù‧ja

Proper noun

Gianduja m

  1. a stock character from the commedia dell'arte depicted as a jovial, wine-drinking peasant from Piedmont, somewhat similar to a Toby jug

Derived terms
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