Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vongole
noun
/vɒŋˈɡoʊ.leɪ/
Definition
Vongole refers to a type of clam, particularly the hard-shell clam known as the northern quahog, commonly used in seafood dishes.
Examples
- She prepared a delicious spaghetti alle vongole for dinner.
- The restaurant’s specialty is vongole served with a rich tomato sauce.
- During our beach holiday, we enjoyed fresh vongole straight from the ocean.
Meaning
The term vongole is often associated with Italian cuisine, particularly in pasta dishes where the clams are cooked with garlic, olive oil, and white wine.
Synonyms
- clam
- quahog
- shellfish
