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bresaola

/brɪˈzaʊlə/
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Plural:bresaolas
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bresaola Lexical Profile

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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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Word Nuance & Usage

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 Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bresaola
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