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The modern language closest to Latin is Italian, and the Italian word linguine means literally "little tongues". Linguine is only one of the types of pasta whose names describes their shapes. Others include spaghetti ("little strings"), fettuccine ("little ribbons"), penne ("little quills"), orzo ("barley"), farfalle ("butterflies"), vermicelli ("little worms"), capellini ("little hairs"), fusilli ("little spindles"), and radiatori ("little radiators"). If you're thinking about learning Italian, you could make a good start by just visiting an Italian restaurant.
Examples of linguine in a Sentence
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Order the sweet corn tortellini, lobster linguine, a Sunday night spaghetti and meatballs special, American wagyu ribeye from Abatti Ranch in San Diego County and Australian wagyu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Don’t miss the tuna sashimi and black squid ink linguine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Rosewood Tucked into an unassuming plaza, Rosewood is one of Incline Village’s most popular establishments with an outdoor patio and classic Italian staples such as parmesan polenta, linguine, and pappardelle.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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“Linguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguine. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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