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Definition of capicola

capicola

/ˌkæp.ɪˈkoʊ.lə/
ca · pi · co · la
Plural:capicolas
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capicola Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A traditional Italian dry-cured cold cut made from pork shoulder or neck, typically seasoned with wine, garlic, and spices.

Example

"The neighborhood deli prepares a classic sub sandwich layered with provolone, salami, and thinly sliced spicy capicola."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In Italian-American regional dialects and pop culture, this meat is famously pronounced and sometimes spelled as 'gabagool', though 'capicola' remains the standard culinary spelling in English.

• Rhymes for capicola

• Nearby Words

capercaillie
capex
capful
capicola
capillary
capisce
capital

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from the Italian 'capocollo', combining 'capo' (head) and 'collo' (neck), denoting the specific cut of pork used to make the cold cut.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Capicola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/capicola
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