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mozzarella

moz·za·rella

UK/mɒt.səˈɹɛl.ə/ US/mɑt.səˈɹɛl.ə/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian mozzarella, from mozzare (“to cut off”), from Latin mutilare. The meaning of money derives from the early Bay Area hip-hop scene since early and is found for various food terms, including cheddar and cheese.

Phrases

  • mozzarella stick

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