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sal·ma·gundi (sal′mə gun′dē)
noun
- a dish of chopped meat, eggs, etc. flavored with onions, anchovies, vinegar, and oil
- any mixture or medley
Etymology: Fr salmigondis, earlier salmigondin, altered < ? It salame conditi, preserved pickled meat < salame (see salami) + conditi < pp. of condire, to flavor, preserve < L, to preserve, pickle
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