What is "lazzaroni"

Lazzaroni \Laz`za*ro"ni\ (l[a^]z`z[.a]*r[=o]"n[i^]; It. l[aum]t`s[.a]*r[=o]"n[-e]), n. pl. [It. lazzarone, pl. lazzaroni.] The homeless idlers of Naples who live by chance work or begging; -- so called from the Hospital of St. Lazarus, which serves as their refuge. [Written also, but improperly, lazaroni.]

Lazzaroni is the brand name related to several biscuits and bakery products manufactured by the Italian company D. Lazzaroni & C. Spa.

Lazzaroni is a historical Italian brand highly regarded in the food industry, namely thanks to products such as the Amaretti di Saronno. D. Lazzaroni & C. Spa, being the first Italian company to transform biscuit manufacturing into an industrial process, has been marketing Lazzaroni branded biscuits and pastries since 1888, even though the beginnings date back to the early 18th century.