Polpettone comes from polpetta with the addition of the augmentative suffix -one.
I have never eaten either polpettone or meatloaf, because both are famous for being particularly demanding on our digestive system, a character I dislike in food. This defining trait of polpettone explains the metaphorical use of the word to describe something muddled and boring. Movies and books are at particular risk of being condemned as polpettoni.
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I’m with you on this food~not one of my favorites, either! Just a bit boring!
How very interesting! I’m sooo lovin’ your blog. I love that I learn something new here. 😉
Paz
I have a meatloaf recipe that I love. I’ll have to dig it out and post it. Obviously I don’t make it very often. 🙂