muffuletta

or muf·fa·let·ta

[ muhf-uh-let-uh ]

noun

1. a thick, round sandwich similar to a hero, typically containing ham, salami, and cheeses and topped with an olive salad, a specialty of New Orleans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of muffuletta¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Sicilian dialect, from Italian muffoletta “a round hollow-centered loaf of bread,” derivative of muffola “mitten,” from French moufle; muff ( def ), muffle ¹( def )

Example Sentences

You’ve heard of or had a muffuletta sandwich, the classic New Orleans sandwich of cold cuts and briny olive salad.

From Washington Post

He also likes to mince his olive salad, which he finds easier to spread compared with the chunky version found at, say, Central Grocery, home of the muffuletta.

From Washington Post

A native of New Orleans, Guas is acutely aware that his take on the muffuletta bucks a few traditions.

From Washington Post

But many believe that this throws off the flavors and textures of everything and that a room-temperature muffuletta is superior.

From The Daily Beast