How WWI helped shape what you call this deli meat
In Australia, the name for deli meat varies widely, including devon, fritz, and polony. Mark Gwynn from the Australian National Dictionary Centre noted that many names emerged during World War I as anti-German sentiment rose. Regional differences persist, with fritz remaining popular in South Australia while polony is favored in Western Australia.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC
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