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Italian sandwich

noun

Definition of ITALIAN SANDWICH

:  submarine 2
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First Known Use of ITALIAN SANDWICH

circa 1953

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Synonyms
Cuban sandwich, grinder, hero, hoagie (also hoagy), submarine, po'boy (also poor boy), sub, torpedo

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