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. )

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Example Sentences

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salmi

Every human motive is a salmi, cooked by a skilful artist, for our own palates as well as those that observe them.

From Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

Only to-day, this Galatin said to me: 'Ah, Monsieur le Chevalier, when I think how often Prince Kotschubey got his stomach out of order with my salmi.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Ossip Schubin

And he put down his pheasant salmi with a clatter, while his wife handed him bread and other propitiations.

From The History of David Grieve by Mrs. Humphry Ward

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

From The Wolves and the Lamb by William Makepeace Thackeray

"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 Mrs. Humphry Ward

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