saltimbocca

sal·tim·boc·ca

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahl-tim-boh-kuh; Italian sahl-teem-bawk-kah]
- /ˌsɑl tɪmˈboʊ kə; Italian ˌsɑl timˈbɔk kɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahl-tim-boh-kuh; Italian sahl-teem-bawk-kah]
- /ˌsɑl tɪmˈboʊ kə; Italian ˌsɑl timˈbɔk kɑ/

Definitions of saltimbocca word

noun saltimbocca veal and ham wrapped together and sautéed in butter, often seasoned with sage. 1
noun saltimbocca an Italian dish made of veal and ham with herbs 0
noun saltimbocca an Italian dish of thin slices of veal and ham flavored with sage, rolled together, and sautéed in butter 0

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Origin of saltimbocca

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < Italian, contraction of salta in bocca (it) jumps into (one's) mouth

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Parts of speech for Saltimbocca

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saltimbocca popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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