In English, “confetti” refers to small pieces of colored paper that are often thrown during festivals or weddings. However, in Italian, the meaning is slightly different and refers to small sweets covered with sugar.
You may be familiar with the word “confectionery,” which refers to various types of sweets. The prefix “confec” is derived from the Latin word “facere,” which means “to make” or “prepare” (food).
In Italian, “confetti” is “coriandoli,” which refers to the seed of the coriander plant. While many people may assume that coriander originates from Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, it actually has its origins in Europe. Many years ago, people in Venice would throw coriander seeds or small sweets that was covered with sugar.
