Definition of salami
: a highly seasoned sausage of pork and beef either dried or fresh
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The muffuletta is a variation on the Italian sandwich, a medley of cold cuts, ham, mortadella, salami, pepperoni and cappicola, plus Swiss and provolone cheeses (a vegetarian version is available).
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In addition to the original olive oil, cheese, salami and pasta, the store makes over 20 different types of infused olive oils and 20 flavored balsamic vinegars.
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Momma and her 2 cubs break into Antonio’s, proceed to eat our dough and find their way to the salami.
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Maybe, but the judicial independence salami is getting sliced awfully thin these days.
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The Bloody Mary here is garnished with Italian salami.
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Detroit Free Press Start with a half-pound hot dog wrapped in bacon, deep fried and topped with pepper Jack cheese, fried salami and pickled eggs.
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The pepper and pig pizza has a similar collection of flavors, with wild boat salami and the sweet-spicy-tart crunch of peppadew peppers.
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Origin and Etymology of salami
Italian, plural of salame salami, from salare to salt, from sale salt, from Latin sal — more at salt
SALAMI Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of salami for English Language Learners
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: a large, spicy, and dry sausage that is usually eaten cold
SALAMI Defined for Kids
Definition of salami for Students
: a large spicy sausage of pork and beef that is usually eaten cold
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