pinzimonio
Italian
editAlternative forms
edit- pinziomonio (misspelling)
Etymology
editFormed from pinzare (“to staple; to pinch”) by jocularly adding the ending of matrimonio (“wedding, marriage”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editpinzimonio m (plural pinzimoni)
- a mixture of olive oil, pepper and salt, into which small pieces of raw vegetables are dipped
- Synonym: (central and southern Italy) cacimperio
- 2005, Marion Grillparzer, La dieta dell’indice glicemico, Tecniche Nuove, page 53:
- Utilizzatelo freddo sull’insalata, sul pane o sull’avocado, oppure nel pinzimonio.
- Use it cold on salad, on bread or on avocado, or even in pinzimonio.