Meaning of the word pepperoni in English

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pepperoni

US /ˌpep.əˈroʊni/
UK /ˌpep.əˈrəʊni/
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Noun

a spicy Italian-American variety of salami, usually made from cured pork and beef seasoned with paprika or other chili pepper. Pepperoni is characteristically soft, slightly smoky, and bright red.

Example:
I'd like a pizza with extra pepperoni, please.
The smell of baking pepperoni filled the kitchen.