salmigondis

French

Etymology

Derived from salemine, itself from sel, and condir (« season »), originally referring to a ragoût made from salt-preserved meat.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sal.mi.ɡɔ̃.di/
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Noun

salmigondis m (plural salmigondis)

  1. (derogatory) hodgepodge, jumble
    Synonyms: fatras, fouillis, méli-mélo

Descendants

  • → English: salmagundi

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