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coppa

coppa

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A traditional Italian cured pork from the pig's neck served in thin slices
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑːpə/
: coppa

Examples

  • Dinner might start with something as simple as a perfect plate of coppa ham before Massimo starts shaking it up a bit.

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  • On the charcuterie board, the rich flavor of coppa paired beautifully with the pickles and olives.

  • At the Italian deli, I bought some coppa to enjoy on my sandwiches for the week.

  • For our antipasto platter, we included slices of coppa along with prosciutto and salami.

Surface Forms

coppa singular
coppas plural

Etymology

Coppa for the meat comes from Italian capocollo (also capicola), a name made from parts meaning 'head' (capo) and 'neck' (collo), because the cured pork is taken from the pig's neck and shoulder. That's why the name fits this particular cut of meat.