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delicatessen Definition


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delicatessen
noun
    1. A shop, or part of one, selling foods prepared ready for the table, especially cheeses, cooked meats and unusual or imported foods.
    2. Such foods. Often shortened to deli.
Etymology: 19c, originally in US: German, from French délicatesse delicacy.



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