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Definition of chipolata
chipolata
/ˌtʃɪp.oʊˈlɑː.tə/
chip · o · la · ta
Plural:chipolatas
chipolata Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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Wordle Guess
• 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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chipolata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chipolata