mortadella

American  

[mawr-tuh-del-uh] / ˌmɔr təˈdɛl ə /

noun

1. a large Italian sausage of pork, beef, and pork fat chopped fine, seasoned with garlic and pepper, cooked, and smoked.

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Etymology

Origin of mortadella

1605–15; < Italian < Latin murtāt ( um ) sausage seasoned with myrtle ( murt ( um ) myrtle-berry + -ātum, neuter of -ātus -ate ¹ ) + -ella diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

I tend to go Italian-ish — thin slices of prosciutto, a thicker layer of finocchiona, mortadella, sliced tomatoes, provolone, and a swipe of homemade broccoli rabe pesto — but this is an open invitation to follow your own cravings.

From Salon

Roast turkey and mortadella, vegan salami and imitation tuna salad.

From Los Angeles Times

First, is mortadella: I absolutely love it.

From Salon

Perhaps start with the Mortadella with Pistachio Pesto.

From Salon

But I ditched the traditional ham you would typically use and opted for my favorite, mortadella.

From Salon