tɪmˈboʊ noun Italian Cookery.
veal and ham wrapped together and sautéed in butter, often seasoned with sage.
Origin:
1935–40; < Italian, contraction of salta in bocca (it) jumps into (one's) mouth
1935–40; < Italian, contraction of salta in bocca (it) jumps into (one's) mouth
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| Main Entry: | saltimbocca |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an Italian dish of sauteed veal scallops with prosciutto, braised in white wine |
| Etymology: | Italian 'jump mouth' |
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