Meaning
A type of macaroni pasta in the form of long smooth hollow tubes.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Italian zite or ziti, plural of zita, zito, from a Southern (Neapolitan or Sicilian) word likely from Vulgar Latin pittitus (“small, worthless”), originally denoting a young boy or girl. See also petty.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles: