Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name, especially Italian origin, derived from Carmel; a variant of Carmel, meaning ‘garden’ or ‘orchard’

“Carmella was the name of the main character in the Italian novel ‘The Betrothed’.”

2. noun

a type of Italian pastry, specifically a shell-shaped doughnut filled with custard or cannoli cream

“Carmella was a famous pastry shop in Little Italy, known for its delicious carmellas.”