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Definition of chipolata

chipolata

/ˌtʃɪp.oʊˈlɑː.tə/
chip · o · la · ta

Plural:chipolatas
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chipolata Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A small, thin, spicy sausage, typically made from coarsely ground pork seasoned with herbs and spices and often grilled or fried.

Example

"For the traditional holiday dinner, we served roast turkey alongside crispy bacon-wrapped chipolatas."


2

A classic French and Italian culinary garnish or ragout consisting of small onions, chestnuts, mushrooms, diced bacon, and small sausages braised in sauce.

Example

"The chef accompanied the roasted game bird with a rich, savory chipolata of glazed pearl onions and chestnuts."

• Rhymes for chipolata

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French chipolata, itself from Italian cipollata, a dish made with small onions, derived from cipolla ('onion') and ultimately from Late Latin cepulla.

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