chipolata
Definition
Noun: A small, thin sausage, typically made of pork and seasoned with herbs. It is a specific type of fresh sausage, often used in British and French cuisine.
Usage
The word "chipolata" is a countable noun. It refers to a single sausage of this type. The plural form is "chipolatas." It is used primarily to describe the food item itself.
Examples
- We grilled some chipolatas to serve with the mashed potatoes.
- The recipe calls for six chipolatas, sliced into rounds.
- For breakfast, he prefers chipolatas over larger sausage links.
Advanced Usage
- Chipolatas are a traditional component of a full English breakfast or a Christmas dinner in the UK.
- The term can sometimes be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun, e.g., "chipolata sausage," though this is somewhat redundant as "chipolata" already means a type of sausage.
Variants and Related Words
- Chipolata is the standard term. There is no direct verb or adjective form.
- Related words include sausage (the general category), banger (British informal for sausage), and merguez (another type of thin, spiced sausage).
Synonyms
- Small sausage
- Breakfast sausage (in some contexts, though this is a broader category)
Different Meanings
The word "chipolata" has a single, specific meaning related to food. It does not have other common definitions or idiomatic uses.
Idioms / Phrases
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the word "chipolata."
Noun
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a small thin sausage
