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mortadella

Pronunciation: /ˌmɔːtəˈdɛlə/
Definition of mortadella

noun

[mass noun]
  • a type of light pink, smooth-textured Italian sausage containing pieces of fat, typically served in slices.

Origin:

Italian diminutive, formed irregularly from Latin murtatum '(sausage) seasoned with myrtle berries'

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