Gnocchi (noun)

Small dumplings made from potatoes or flour and semolina, typically served with a sauce or in a soup.

Origin:

Italian, from nocchio, from nocca knuckle, from latin nux nut.

Examples:

1. She made a delicious homemade gnocchi with a pesto sauce.
2. I ordered the gnocchi with a creamy mushroom sauce at the Italian restaurant.
3. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and served with a rich tomato sauce.
4. Gnocchi is a traditional dish in Italy, usually served as a first course.
5. The gnocchi was made from potatoes and flour, it was very soft and fluffy.