salmi

noun

sal·​mi ˈsal-mē How to pronounce salmi (audio)
: a ragout of partly roasted game stewed in a rich sauce

Word History

Etymology

French salmis, short for salmigondis

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salmi was in 1759

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Cite this Entry

“Salmi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salmi. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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