muffaletta
muffaletta Lexical Profile
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• noun
American A large, round sandwich originating in New Orleans, typically made with a split loaf of Sicilian sesame bread layered with a marinated olive salad, cured meats such as salami and ham, and slices of provolone and Swiss cheese.
"We ordered a whole muffaletta from the French Quarter deli and split it among the four of us."
American The round, somewhat flattened loaf of sesame-seeded Sicilian bread used specifically to make the muffaletta sandwich.
"The baker pulled a fresh batch of muffalettas from the oven, their sesame crusts golden and fragrant."
• Rhymes for muffaletta
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Sicilian Italian 'muffuletta', a diminutive form possibly derived from 'muffa' (mold, mushroom) or 'muffula' (muff), originally describing the soft, spongy texture of the bread. It was popularized as a sandwich by Sicilian immigrants in New Orleans in the early 20th century.
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