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deli

American  
[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /

noun

Informal.

plural

delis

  1. a delicatessen.

  2. food typically sold at a delicatessen, as cold cuts, salads, and pickles.

deli British  
/ ˈdɛlɪ /

noun

  1. an informal word for delicatessen

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Etymology

Origin of deli

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

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