: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce
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Toss gnocchi with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now empty bowl to coat, making sure to separate any gnocchi that are stuck together.—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 The Italian-leaning steakhouse also featured dishes such as pork chop Milanese and gnocchi bolognese.—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Guests can enjoy signature menu favorites alongside brunch offerings perfect for the holiday weekend, such as brulée French toast, black truffle burger, Parisienne gnocchi, and assorted eclairs for dessert.—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Here, miniature gnocchi are added to a creamy sausage and kale soup to create a quick-to-the-table, one-pot meal.—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gnocchi
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Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle