Farfalle, meaning "butterflies," is a cut of pasta that is also called bow ties. Both names reflect the shape of the pasta.
For other types of pasta, see angel hair, armoniche, bucatini, cannelloni, cannoli shells, cappelletti, conchiglie, fedelini, fettuccine, fusilli, garganelli, gemelli, gnocchi, lasagne, linguine, macaroni, mezzelune, orecchiette, orzo, pappardelle, penne, radiatori, ravioli, rigatoni, ruote, spaghetti, tagliarini, tagliatelle, and tortellini.