fra diavolo

adjective

fra di·​av·​o·​lo

¦frädēˈävəlō,

-vōlō,

-dī-

often capitalized F&D

: prepared with tomato sauce usually seasoned with garlic, oregano, and hot red pepper

lobster fra diavolo

Word History

Etymology

Italian Fra Diavolo Brother Devil, nickname of Michele Pezza †1806 Italian bandit

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