Definition of "acini" [acini]

• Plural form of acinus. (noun)

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• "This is made from small pasta balls called acini de pepe-Italian for peppercorns (fregola or orzo can be substituted) - that have been cooked, drained, and cooled, then mixed with a tub of whipped topping, canned crushed pineapple, and canned mandarin orange segments."
• "I think they need more than a sprinkling of acini di peppe with the cheese sauce."
• "Due to the demand for a pasta element in the mac n cheese melt we are adding acini di pepe to the cheese sauce."