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salmagundi

The origin and history of salmagundi.

Etymology

The word comes from French salmigondis (“seasoned salt meats”), which developed from Middle French salmigondin. This is probably related to Middle French salomene (“hodgepodge of meats or fish cooked in wine”), from Old French salemine.

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