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What English word comes from the Italian translation of little

The English word "macaroni" comes from the Italian translation of little. The word "macaroni" is derived from the Italian word "maccheroni," which is the plural form of the word "maccherone." The word "maccherone" is a diminutive form of the word "macco," which means "to crush" or "to pound." The word "maccheroni" was first used in English in the 14th century.
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