Gianduja

See also: gianduja

Italian

Alternative forms

• Gianduia

Etymology

Borrowed from Piedmontese Giandoja, a shortened form for Gioann dla doja (literally “John-o'-the-jug”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dʒanˈdu.ja/, [d͡ʒän̪ˈd̪uːjä]
• Rhymes: -uja
• Hyphenation: Gian‧dù‧ja

Proper noun

Gianduja m

1. A stock character from the commedia dell'arte depicted as a jovial, wine-drinking peasant from Piedmont, somewhat similar to a Toby jug.

Derived terms

• gianduia
• gianduiotto