Sicilian

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Terms in Sicilian 101-110 of 138

neonata

/neh-oh-NAH-tah/
[Sicilian] plural neonate

"Neonate. Newborn." A name in Sicily for tiny baby anchovies and sardines.

occhi-grossi

/OHK-kee GROHS-see/
[Sicilian]

"Big eyes." A name in Sicily for the Spanish or chub mackerel with pinkish, oily flesh, large eyes and spotted skin. It has a lot of fat so it is best grilled, and fresh.

ovi di spalla

/OH-vee dee SPAHL-lah/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for a beef cut taken from just behind the shoulder consisting of the infraspinatus muscle. This joint is good for braising, pot-roasting and stewing.

ovu di padda

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for a beef cut taken from the middle of the shoulder alongside the copertina di sotto consisting of the supraspinatus muscle. It makes good steak or may be braised or used in stews.

palaria steddare

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the flounder or fluke.

pancetta

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for flank of beef, a cut which is used for braising, stewing and boiling. It runs along the back part of the animal's belly.

panti

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the flounder or fluke.

panza

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for flank of beef, a cut which is used for braising, stewing and boiling. It runs along the back part of the animal's belly.

passira

/pahs-SEE-rah/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the flounder or fluke.

persica

/pehr-SEE-kah/
[Sicilian] plural persiche

A name in Sicily for peach.