nonnas
Old Italian matriarchs
Nonnas is the plural of nonna, the Italian word for grandmother.
In English, it appears most often in contexts involving Italian or Italian-American family life and cuisine, where a nonna's cooking carries connotations of authenticity and tradition.
My nonna's meatballs are the best I've ever had.
The term has spread beyond Italian communities as Italian food culture has become mainstream, often evoking homestyle cooking passed down through generations.
Female ancestors, twice removed
- matriarchsFemale family rulers
- eldersSenior community members
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- grandmasFemale ancestors, two generations up
nanas · babushkas · mamaws · grannies · family · generations · heritage · wisdom
Instructions for preparing dishes
- pastaShaped wheat dough
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- meatballsSeasoned ground protein spheres
homemade · kitchen · apron · wooden spoon · from scratch · lasagna · gnocchi · ravioli
Boot-shaped European nation
- Italian-AmericanEthnicity bridging two nations
- Southern ItalyPeninsula's lower regions
- SicilyMediterranean's biggest island
- CalabriaSouthern Italian region
Naples · immigrants · old country · dialect · village · famiglia · casa · traditions
grandmothers
Female ancestors, twice removed
- matriarchsFemale family rulers
- eldersSenior community members
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
grandmas · nanas · babushkas · mamaws · grannies · family · generations · heritage · wisdom · love
recipes
Instructions for preparing dishes
meatballs · homemade · kitchen · apron · wooden spoon · from scratch · lasagna · gnocchi · ravioli · soffritto
Italy
Boot-shaped European nation
- Italian-AmericanEthnicity bridging two nations
- Southern ItalyPeninsula's lower regions
- SicilyMediterranean's biggest island
Calabria · Naples · immigrants · old country · dialect · village · famiglia · casa · traditions · Catholic
- village scenerycobblestones, narrow streets, stone houses, village square, piazza
nonnasgranddaughters
Female offspring's female offspring
grandchildren · grandsons · bambini · great-granddaughters · descendants