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Why do spaghetti, linguine, and penne get to have all the fun?—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Applebee’s serves complimentary full-size entrees to veterans on Nov. 11, including a 6-ounce top sirloin, fiesta lime chicken, double crunch shrimp or three-cheese chicken penne.—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024 The national chain is letting anyone who shows proof of service choose between the classic bacon cheeseburger, 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders platter, double crunch shrimp, fiesta lime chicken, oriental chicken salad or three-cheese chicken penne.—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024 Just one serving—about one cup of dry penne—contains 15 grams of protein.—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for penne
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Etymology
Italian, plural of penna, literally, quill, feather, pen, from Latin pinna feather & penna wing — more at pen
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