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The word delicatessen originates from the German word for delicacies and has different meanings in different countries. In some regions of Australia, the word delicatessen is used to mean general stores and/or convenience stores. A North American delicatessen is often referred to, informally or affectionately, as a deli. People in the United States will shop at delicatessens for fresh cooked meats, prepared salads or other specialty food items. Delis also sell seafood, health food and other specialty foods. A deli usually offers customers a variety of sandwiches, with different toppings, such as mayonnaise or brown mustard, using different types of bread, at the request of the customers.
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