Meaning
A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Attested since 1954. Clipping of delicatessen, from German Delikatessen, plural of Delikatesse (“delicacy, fine food”), from French délicatesse, derived from the adjective délicat, from Latin delicatus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: