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salmi

[ sal-mee ]

noun

  1. a ragout of partially cooked game, as pheasant or woodcock, stewed in wine and butter.


salmi

/ ˈsælmɪ /

noun

  1. a ragout of game stewed in a rich brown sauce
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of salmi1

1750–60; < French, short for salmigondis salmagundi ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of salmi1

C18: from French, shortened form of salmigondis salmagundi
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Example Sentences

Simmer gently for a few minutes till the salmi is hot throughout, then serve directly.

If the Salmi is made of partridges, use oranges instead of lemons for the juice and garnishing.

The "Salmi of ptarmigan" appeared as a great wash of gravy in which portions of the much cut-up bird swam in vain for their lives.

The remains of partridges may be hashed or served in a plain salmi, precisely as directed for pheasants.

Really, that salmi yesterday,—couldn't have it better done at the "Rag" now.

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