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What is the etymology of the word "Calzone"?

Question #150415. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jan 04 2024.
Originally posted Jan 04 2024 9:02 PM.

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A calzone is a turnover with a savoury filling, made with fried or baked pizza dough. It is a specialty of the Naples region.

In Italian dialect, the word literally means "trouser leg," because of the resemblance of the foodstuff to the clothing item.

link https://www.etymonline.com/word/calzone
Response last updated by psnz on Jan 04 2024.
Jan 04 2024, 9:03 PM
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