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Definition of bresaola
bresaola
/brɪˈzaʊlə/
bre · sa · o · la
Plural:bresaolas
bresaola Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Air-dried, salted beef that has been aged until it becomes firm and dark red, originating from the Lombardy region of Italy and typically served in thin slices.
Example
"The chef prepared a simple but elegant appetizer consisting of paper-thin slices of bresaola dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and arugula."
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Often confused with prosciutto; however, bresaola is traditionally made from lean, whole-muscle beef rather than pork.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'bresaola', originating in the Valtellina valley of Lombardy. It likely derives from the local dialect word 'brasa' (embers), as the meat was traditionally dried in rooms heated by braziers.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bresaola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bresaola