delicatessen
English
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Etymology
First attested 1864. From German Delikatessen, plural of Delikatesse (“fine food”), at the time also spelt Delicatesse(n), from French délicatesse, from délicat (“fine”), from Latin delicatus (“alluring”).
The sense of store much more recent, originating in ellipsis from the common attributive use, as in delicatessen shop, delicatessen store, etc.
Pronunciation
Noun
delicatessen (plural delicatessens)
Derived terms
Translations
shop selling prepared foods
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Noun
- Delicacies; exotic or expensive foods.
Related terms
Translations
delicacies
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Anagrams
Portuguese
Alternative forms
Noun
delicatessen f (plural s)
- delicatessen (shop selling prepared foods)
Spanish
Etymology
Borrowed from English delicatessen, from German Delikatessen.
Pronunciation
Noun
delicatessen f (plural delicatessens)
Alternative forms
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