The singular form of "confetti" is "confetto". Yes, you read that right! This party staple originated from the Italian language where the -i ending suggests a plural form, meaning the party isn't over until there's more than one "confetto". But here's a fun fact: in Italy, "confetti" actually refers to sugared almonds, typically used in weddings. The colorful paper bits we commonly refer to? Those are called "coriandoli" in Italian. How fascinating is it that such a small word carries such a rich culture and history from halfway across the globe? Can you think of any other words that have surprised you in similar ways?
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