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vinegar

vi·ne·gar

UK/ˈvɪnəɡəː/ US/ˈvɪnəɡəː/ fairly common informal us

noun

1.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

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Origin

From Middle English vynegre, from Old French vinaigre from Old French vyn egre, based on Latin vīnum (“wine”) + Latin ācer (“sour”).

Phrases

  • age like vinegar
  • apple cider vinegar
  • aromatic vinegar
  • balsamic vinegar
  • cane vinegar
  • champagne vinegar
  • chili vinegar

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