Sicilian

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Terms in Sicilian 81-90 of 138

lacertu

/lah-CHER-too/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the girello, a muscle of the back thigh, and part of the side. This cut is good for braising, roasting and provides steak.

ladduzzu

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the chanterelle mushroom, usually sautéed in butter with chopped onions.

latti

[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for milk.

linguata pianosa

/leen-GWAH-tah pyah-NOH-sah/
[Sicilian] plural linguate pianose

A name in Sicily for the flounder or fluke.

luvasu

/loo-VAH-soo/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the pandora, a reddish variety of sea bream or porgy.

manuzza

/mah-NOOTS-tsah/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the fore shin (US: shank) of beef.

marculini

/mahr-koo-LEE-nee/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for tiny anchovies, fry, often served whole with spaghetti.

masculina

/mahs-koo-LEE-nah/neh/
[Sicilian] plural masculine

A name in Sicily for tiny anchovies, fry, often served whole with spaghetti.

mastrocosta

[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.

meuza

/meh-OO-tsah/
[Sicilian]

A name in Sicily for the spleen, usually of calf or beef. This is traditionally stuffed into soft rolls or buns called guasteddi in Palermo.