n. [ F. salmigondis, of uncertain origin; perhaps from L. salgama condita, pl.; salgama pickles + condita preserved (see Condite); or from the Countess Salmagondi, lady of honor to Maria de Medici, who is said to have invented it; or cf. It. salame salt meat, and F. salmis a ragout. ] 1. A mixture of chopped meat and pickled herring, with oil, vinegar, pepper, and onions. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, a mixture of various ingredients; an olio or medley; a potpourri; a miscellany. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]