Italian Word of the Day: Lenticchie
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Lenticchie
Meaning: Lentils
Part of Speech: noun (plural)
Translation: Lentils bring good luck for the new year.
Context: Le lenticchie portano fortuna per l'anno nuovo.
Cultural nugget: Eating lenticchie on New Year's Eve is a widespread Italian tradition, as their coin-like shape is believed to bring prosperity in the coming year. They're typically served with cotechino or zampone (types of pork sausage).
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