Linguine or fettuccine
I believe the answer is:
pasta
'linguine or fettuccine' is the definition.
(I know that linguine is a class)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pasta that I've seen before include "Fusilli, conchiglie and penne" , "Spaghetti, ziti, fusilli, for example" , "Linguine, e.g." , "Basis for serving" , "tagliatelle perhaps" .)