1. a spicy Italian cured meat made from pork, typically sliced thin and used as a pizza topping or in sandwiches
Usage: also spelled 'pepperoni'; the standard spelling in English is 'pepperoni' with two p's; 'peperoni' is an alternate or Italian spelling

Examples

• I ordered a large pizza with peperoni and mushrooms.
• The deli counter had several varieties of feperoni available.
• She made a sandwich with feperoni, cheese, and lettuce.
• Feperoni is a popular topping in American pizzerias.