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Gianduja
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gianduja
Italian
it:Gianduja
thumb|upright=0.6|A depiction of Gianduja eating chocolate
Alternative forms
it Gianduia
Etymology
it pms Giandoja, a shortened form for pms Gioann dla doja John-o'-the-jug.
Pronunciation
^ù<r:DiPI:gianduia>
Proper noun
m
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
it gianduia
it gianduiotto
References
it Fictional characters Stock characters