Delicatessen

:This article is about food stores. For the movie, see Delicatessen (film).

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The word delicatessen designates a kind of food store. The word is of German origin, meaning "delicacies," and has different meanings in different countries. A North American delicatessen is often referred to, informally or affectionately, as a deli. In some regions of Australia, the same words are used to mean a general store or convenience store.

Related Topics:
German - North American - Australia - General store - Convenience store

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