mortadella
Americannoun
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
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Sandwiches, including its popular mortadella, are assembled on housemade focaccia.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Favorite grinder meats in our house include sopresetta, ham, prosciutto, mortadella and various types of salami.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Traditionally, a muffaletta has Genoa salami, ham and/or mortadella, an Italian luncheon meat made from pork sausage.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2023
The Cold Cuts Grinder is served on a French roll with mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and hot giardiniera.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2022
"Grilled ham, gallantine of chicken aux truffes, mortadella, an omelette aux fines herbes, coffee, hot milk, whipped cream, bread, figs, apricots," he enumerated.
From The Lady Paramount by Harland, Henry
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