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salpicon

Pronunciation: /ˈsalpɪkɒn/
Definition of salpicon

noun

  • a mixture of finely chopped ingredients bound in a thick sauce and used as a filling or stuffing.

Origin:

via French from Spanish, from salpicar 'sprinkle (with salt)'

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