salmagundi

sal·ma·gun·di

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sal-muh-guhn-dee]
- /ˌsæl məˈgʌn di/
- /ˌsæl.mə.ˈɡʌn.dɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-muh-guhn-dee]
- /ˌsæl məˈgʌn di/

Definitions of salmagundi word

noun salmagundi a mixed dish consisting usually of cubed poultry or fish, chopped meat, anchovies, eggs, onions, oil, etc., often served as a salad. 1
noun salmagundi any mixture or miscellany. 1
noun salmagundi a mixed salad dish of cooked meats, eggs, beetroot, etc, popular in 18th-century England 0
noun salmagundi a miscellany; potpourri 0
noun salmagundi a dish of chopped meat, eggs, etc. flavored with onions, anchovies, vinegar, and oil 0
noun salmagundi any mixture or medley 0

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Origin of salmagundi

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

1665-75; < Middle French salmingondin (later salmigondis), compound based on salemine salted food (see salami) and condir to season (see condiment)

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Parts of speech for Salmagundi

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salmagundi popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for salmagundi

noun salmagundi

alphabet soup — a confusing series of acronyms or abbreviations
collectanea — a collection of excerpts from one or more authors; miscellany; anthology
combo — A combo is a small group of musicians who play jazz, dance, or popular music.
dog's breakfast — a disorderly mixture; hodgepodge.
gallimaufry — a hodgepodge; jumble; confused medley.

All 22 Synonyms of salmagundi