Gianduja

See also: gianduja

Italian

Alternative forms

• Gianduia

Etymology

Borrowed from Piedmontese Giandoja, a shortened form for Gioann dla doja (literally “John-o'-the-jug”); akin to Giovanni + de + la + doja (“tankard, beer mug”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒanˈdu.ja/
• Rhymes: -uja
• Hyphenation: Gian‧dù‧ja

Proper noun

Gianduja m

1. a stock character from the commedia dell'arte depicted as a jovial, wine-drinking peasant from Piedmont, somewhat similar to a Toby jug

Derived terms

• gianduia
• gianduiotto