Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mortadela
noun
/mɔːrˈtɑːdə.lə/
Definition
Mortadela is a type of Italian cold cut made from finely hashed or ground pork, often flavored with spices and studded with small cubes of pork fat.
Examples
- He ordered a sandwich with mortadela and cheese.
- For lunch, she packed a mortadela salad with olives and tomatoes.
- This recipe features mortadela as a rich ingredient for pasta dishes.
Meaning
It is a popular deli meat, especially in Mediterranean countries, and is frequently used in sandwiches or served as part of a charcuterie board.
Synonyms
- bologna
- salami
- ham