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

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 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

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

From The Wolves and the Lamb by Thackeray, William Makepeace

The salmi which followed it was good, and even the Feodora chef could not have sent up a better rum omelette.

From Lady Bountiful by Birmingham, George A.

You see, my dear friend," said he, speaking with his mouth full,—"you see what it is to have a salmi for supper.

From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II by Lever, Charles James

His Eminence said yesterday that the salmi of ortolans was a dish fit for the Pope.

From The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James