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Tramezzino

The Italian name for sandwich (other than panino). The word was invented by the Fascist regime to replace the commonly used foreign expression sandwich (the Fascists wished to eliminate all foreign influence). Literally 'in between the middle,' from tra ('in between') and mezzo ('middle'), tramezzini are typically triangular and stuffed with ham, cheese, tuna, or vegetables.

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