tramezzino
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian tramezzino
Noun
tramezzino (plural tramezzini)
- A usually triangular sandwich constructed from two slices of soft crustless white bread, popular in Italy.
Italian
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Etymology
Coined as a substitute term for sandwich during the Italianization process of Fascist Italy.
Surface analysis: tramezzo (literally “in the middle”) + -ino (diminutive suffix).
Pronunciation
Noun
tramezzino m (plural tramezzini)
- A sandwich made from two or three slices of pancarrè, cut diagonally.
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