Sausage? Setter’s looking up after reduction in vegetarian fare (6)

I believe the answer is:

salami

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'sausage?' is the definition.
(salami is a kind of sausage)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for salami that I've seen before include "Strongly flavoured Italian sausage" , "Savoury snack" , "Preserved meat sausage" , "Highly seasoned Italian sausage" , "Food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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