pepperoni
English
/pɛpəˈɹoʊni/
noun
Definitions
- A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage.
- Pizza with only tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni toppings.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian peperone (pepper, bell pepper).
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
peperone
Gloss
pepper, bell pepper
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Person/Thing