gianduja

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Borrowed from Italian gianduia, gianduja, named after Gianduja, a Piedmontese stock character in the commedia dell'arte, in reference to its place of origin. From Piedmontese Giandoja (literally John-o'-the-jug).

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gianduja (countable and uncountable, plural giandujas)

  1. A Piedmontese preparation of chocolate containing about 50 percent hazelnut and almond paste.

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gianduja m (invariable)

  1. (usually uncountable, dated) Alternative spelling of gianduia