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 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 === References ===