salmi

American  

[sal-mee] / ˈsæl mi /

noun

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

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salmi British  

/ ˈsælmɪ /

noun

1. a ragout of game stewed in a rich brown sauce

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Etymology

Origin of salmi

1750–60; < French, short for salmigondis salmagundi ( def. )

Example Sentences

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salmi

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

From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de

"I think, if I were you, I should have some lunch," he said, gently pushing the admirable salmi which the butler had left in front of him towards his old friend.

From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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

From The Wolves and the Lamb by Thackeray, William Makepeace

Monsieur Galatin, my cook, would be unhappy if he learned that every one had not eaten some of his salmi.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Schubin, Ossip

Helping himself without loss of time to the salmi, he ate away, like one whose appetite had suffered a sore trial from suspense.

From Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands by Lever, Charles James