angel hairn.

Brit.

/ˈeɪn(d)ʒ(ə)l hɛː/, U.S.

/ˈeɪndʒəl ˌhɛ(ə)r/

Forms:

α. 1800s– angels' hair, 1800s– angel's hair.

β. 1900s– angel hair.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: angel n., hair n.

Etymology: In α. forms < the genitive or genitive plural of angel n. + hair n.; in β. forms < angel n. + hair n.In sense 1 after Spanish cabello de ángel (17th cent. in this sense). In sense 3 after Italian capelli d’angelo (although this is first attested slightly later in this sense: 1904 or earlier).

1. In Spain and Spanish-speaking countries: a sweet preserve made from the fibrous flesh of a squash or pumpkin.

ΘΚΠ

the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > preserve > [noun] > other preserves

rob?a1425

white leachc1450

chare de wardon?a1500

pignolate?1543

angel hair1843

marron glacé1871

1843 F. E. I. Calderón de la Barca Life in Mexico II. xxxii. 62 A profusion of fine fruits and curious sweetmeats, (amongst which was that ethereal looking production, called angel's hair, cabello de angel).

1889 J. E. Davidson Entrées & Table Dainties for Epicure 69 Angels' Hair. Ingredients.—1 gourd, sugar, lemon-juice.

1913 H. Baerlein Mexico vii. 128 ‘Angel's hair!’ exclaims a busy vendor of that delicacy. ‘Who demands my angel's hair?’

1963 E. Gili & N. Froul tr. V. Serra Tía Victoria's Spanish Kitchen 10 Pastries filled with angel-hair jam.

2003 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 6 Apr. (Travel section) 10 Try a slice of mature Manchego cheese with angel hair, a sweetish paste made of pumpkin.

2. Fine filaments of spun glass, typically white in colour, used for ornamental purposes, esp. to decorate a Christmas tree.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > glass and glass-like materials > [noun] > glass > other shapes or forms of glass

table1482

cleft1688

tablet1688

glass fibre1824

glass wool1879

angel hair1888

glass brick1909

1888 Harper's Weekly 15 Dec. 971/3 Over the whole [tree] is spun a gossamer woof of silver thread, or ‘angel's hair’.

1935 Western-Enterprise (Anson, Texas) 10 Jan. A beautiful Christmas tree, exquisitely decorated with angel hair, glistening icicles, Christmas bells and colored lights.

1974 Holiday Decorations you can Make i. 10/2 Spray the tree with snow first, then add the angel hair.

2013 Daily Record (Glasgow) (Nexis) 13 Nov. 5 Wispy angel hair woven through the decorations on the Christmas tree and the table settings is very effective.

3. A variety of pasta formed in long, fine threads; (also) a dish of this, typically served with a sauce or other accompaniment.

ΘΚΠ

the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > pasta > [noun] > types of pasta

macaroona1425

vermicellia1668

macaroni1673

pipe macaroni1778

spaghetti1845

ziti1845

angel hair1890

mezzani1895

pappardelle1899

mostaccioli1904

perciatelli1906

rigatoni1911

orzo1917

penne1919

linguine1920

fettuccine1922

fusilli1929

spag1948

rotini1949

spaghettini1953

rotelle1956

stelline1958

spaggers1960

conchiglie1968

ruote1972

orecchiette1975

manicotti1983

radiatore1986

1890 Good Housek. 1 Mar. 206/1 The very fine vermicelli that comes all in a tangle is called ‘angel's hair’.

1920 Amer. Food Jrnl. Sept. 15/2 Knotted tresses or locks of the very finest macaroni threads, called ‘capelli d'angelo’, or angel's hair.

1981 N.Y. Times 27 Nov. c16/4 The angel hair with butter, zucchini, a touch of tomato and red onion needed only a bit of pepper and salt to bring it to life.

2011 J. Waxman Ital., my Way 90 Angel hair tossed with black caviar, chives and crème fraîche.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	angel hair
释义	angel hairn. Brit. /ˈeɪn(d)ʒ(ə)l hɛː/, U.S. /ˈeɪndʒəl ˌhɛ(ə)r/ Forms: α. 1800s– angels' hair, 1800s– angel's hair. β. 1900s– angel hair. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: angel n., hair n. Etymology: In α. forms < the genitive or genitive plural of angel n. + hair n.; in β. forms < angel n. + hair n.In sense 1 after Spanish cabello de ángel (17th cent. in this sense). In sense 3 after Italian capelli d’angelo (although this is first attested slightly later in this sense: 1904 or earlier). 1. In Spain and Spanish-speaking countries: a sweet preserve made from the fibrous flesh of a squash or pumpkin. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > preserve > [noun] > other preserves rob?a1425 white leachc1450 chare de wardon?a1500 pignolate?1543 angel hair1843 marron glacé1871 1843 F. E. I. Calderón de la Barca Life in Mexico II. xxxii. 62 A profusion of fine fruits and curious sweetmeats, (amongst which was that ethereal looking production, called angel's hair, cabello de angel). 1889 J. E. Davidson Entrées & Table Dainties for Epicure 69 Angels' Hair. Ingredients.—1 gourd, sugar, lemon-juice. 1913 H. Baerlein Mexico vii. 128 ‘Angel's hair!’ exclaims a busy vendor of that delicacy. ‘Who demands my angel's hair?’ 1963 E. Gili & N. Froul tr. V. Serra Tía Victoria's Spanish Kitchen 10 Pastries filled with angel-hair jam. 2003 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 6 Apr. (Travel section) 10 Try a slice of mature Manchego cheese with angel hair, a sweetish paste made of pumpkin. 2. Fine filaments of spun glass, typically white in colour, used for ornamental purposes, esp. to decorate a Christmas tree. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > glass and glass-like materials > [noun] > glass > other shapes or forms of glass table1482 cleft1688 tablet1688 glass fibre1824 glass wool1879 angel hair1888 glass brick1909 1888 Harper's Weekly 15 Dec. 971/3 Over the whole [tree] is spun a gossamer woof of silver thread, or ‘angel's hair’. 1935 Western-Enterprise (Anson, Texas) 10 Jan. A beautiful Christmas tree, exquisitely decorated with angel hair, glistening icicles, Christmas bells and colored lights. 1974 Holiday Decorations you can Make i. 10/2 Spray the tree with snow first, then add the angel hair. 2013 Daily Record (Glasgow) (Nexis) 13 Nov. 5 Wispy angel hair woven through the decorations on the Christmas tree and the table settings is very effective. 3. A variety of pasta formed in long, fine threads; (also) a dish of this, typically served with a sauce or other accompaniment. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > pasta > [noun] > types of pasta macaroona1425 vermicellia1668 macaroni1673 pipe macaroni1778 spaghetti1845 ziti1845 angel hair1890 mezzani1895 pappardelle1899 mostaccioli1904 perciatelli1906 rigatoni1911 orzo1917 penne1919 linguine1920 fettuccine1922 fusilli1929 spag1948 rotini1949 spaghettini1953 rotelle1956 stelline1958 spaggers1960 conchiglie1968 ruote1972 orecchiette1975 manicotti1983 radiatore1986 1890 Good Housek. 1 Mar. 206/1 The very fine vermicelli that comes all in a tangle is called ‘angel's hair’. 1920 Amer. Food Jrnl. Sept. 15/2 Knotted tresses or locks of the very finest macaroni threads, called ‘capelli d'angelo’, or angel's hair. 1981 N.Y. Times 27 Nov. c16/4 The angel hair with butter, zucchini, a touch of tomato and red onion needed only a bit of pepper and salt to bring it to life. 2011 J. Waxman Ital., my Way 90 Angel hair tossed with black caviar, chives and crème fraîche. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1843
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