bollito misto

noun

bol·​li·​to mis·​to

bȯ¦lētōˈmē(ˌ)stō,

-ētōˈ-

plural bolliti misti

-ētēˈmēstē,

-ētēˈ-

: a dish of mixed meats (such as lamb, veal, beef, and sausage) boiled with vegetables

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, mixed boiled dish

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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