Italian Word of the Day: Baccello

Meaning: Pod, shell (of beans/peas)

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The first pea pods are ready to harvest.

Context: I primi baccelli di piselli sono pronti da raccogliere.

Cultural nugget: Fresh baccelli are a beloved spring treat in Italian cuisine, particularly in Tuscany where young fava bean pods are enjoyed raw with young pecorino cheese, marking the arrival of spring.