"holy cannoli" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Likely modeled on the earlier phrases holy macaroni, holy stromboli, and holy ravioli. Given that, a direct connection to the phonetically similar holy kamoly, which is recorded since 1957, is unlikely. Etymology templates: {{m|en|holy macaroni}} holy macaroni, {{m|en|holy stromboli}} holy stromboli, {{m|en|holy ravioli}} holy ravioli, {{m|en|holy kamoly}} holy kamoly Head templates: {{en-interj}} holy cannoli
  1. Synonym of holy cow Synonyms: holy cow [synonym, synonym-of], wow

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