antipasto
[ ahn-tee-PAHS-toh; an-tee-PAST-oh ]
Literally meaning "before the pasta," this Italian term refers to hot or cold
HORS D'OEUVRES. An assortment of antipasti could include appetizers such as cheese, smoked meats, olives, fish and marinated vegetables.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.