noun
- Plural of capicolla; a cured Italian pork meat made from the neck or shoulder, typically sliced thin and served as a cold cut or in sandwiches.
Usage: Also spelled 'capicola' or 'coppa'; Italian origin; Common in Italian-American cuisine
Examples
- The deli counter offered several varieties of capicollos imported from Italy.
- She ordered a sandwich with capicollos, provolone, and roasted peppers.
- The capicollos were aged for several months to develop their rich flavor.
- Many Italian delis stock both prosciutto and capicollos.
- The recipe called for thin slices of capicollos as a topping.