pajata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The jejunum of an unweaned calf (or, rarely, of a young ox) containing chyme, used as food.
  2. A serving of pasta dressed with the above entrail cooked with onion, lard, parsley, and celery, with the addition of tomato sauce and white wine.

Word forms

pajata pajatas

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Italian pajata, Roman and central form of standard pagliata.

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