skilandis

English

Etymology

From Lithuanian skilandis, probably a native formation, derived from ski̇́lti (“to crack, spilt”). Or, from skilvỹs (“stomach, ventricle”).[1]

Noun

skilandis (uncountable)

  1. A Lithuanian sausage made from meat, fat, salt, pepper and garlic, traditionally pressed into a pig's stomach or bladder.
    Synonym: kindziukas

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References

  1. ^ Bauer, Gerhard („Kupst und Kaddig, Kupst und Kaddig“ - Lituanismen im Ostpreußischen- Sprache und Alltag in Nord - Ostpreußen, p. 152
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