Definition of bologna
:a large smoked sausage of beef, veal, and pork;
also
:a sausage made (as of turkey) to resemble bologna
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Larry Marciano, a loyal shagger, suggests grabbing a fried bologna sandwich at Duck's Night Club, which is right across the street.
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Mason’s friend and butcher, Leighann Smith, cures the bologna.
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American regulations stipulate that bologna in this country have no visible pieces of fat.
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In particular, Sammie’s has been known for bracelet-sized, thick-breaded onion rings, for its distinctive smoked bologna and for a thin, vinegary sauce meant to complement the brisket but not overpower the smoky flavor.
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Mortadella is the predecessor to the American bologna sandwich.
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Yes, mayo – the stuff of cafeteria bologna sandwiches and picnic potato salads.
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Many health experts also say there’s no reason to worry about an occasional hot dog or bologna sandwich.
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Many health experts also say there’s no reason to worry about an occasional hot dog or bologna sandwich.
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Origin and Etymology of bologna
short for Bologna sausage, from Bologna, Italy
BOLOGNA Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bologna for English Language Learners
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: a wide cooked sausage that is cut into thin pieces and eaten in sandwiches
BOLOGNA Defined for Kids
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Definition of bologna for Students
:a large smoked sausage usually made of beef, veal, and pork
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