salmagundi
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌsæl.məˈɡʌn.di/
- Archaic
- She served salmagundi as a centerpiece at the holiday table, impressing all her guests.
Examples
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The chef prepared a colorful salmagundi for the luncheon, arranging everything in neat rows on a large platter.
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Historically, sailors enjoyed salmagundi aboard ships because it was easy to make from various available ingredients.
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The chef prepared a colorful salmagundi for the banquet.
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Have you ever tried a salmagundi at a summer picnic?
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She served salmagundi as a centerpiece at the holiday table, impressing all her guests.
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The chef prepared a colorful salmagundi for the luncheon, arranging everything in neat rows on a large platter.
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Historically, sailors enjoyed salmagundi aboard ships because it was easy to make from various available ingredients.
Synonyms
3
2.8
A salad of mixed greens, ham or turkey, cheese, boiled eggs, and vegetables served as a main meal
1
9.9
A dish of chopped meat, fish and vegetables mixed with sauce and served hot or cold
A dish of fruit and vegetables cut into small pieces served hot or cold
How Mixed
- Archaic
1
9.9
1
2.2
- US
3
2.8
600
1.0
8
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Salmagundi comes from the old French salmigondis, which meant 'a hodgepodge' and was used for a mixed dish of meats, eggs, and vegetables. Think of a large mixed salad on a platter, which is why salmagundi names that kind of dish.