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vinegar
[ vin-i-ger ]
noun
- a sour liquid consisting of dilute and impure acetic acid, obtained by acetous fermentation from wine, cider, beer, ale, or the like: used as a condiment, preservative, etc.
- Pharmacology. a solution of a medicinal substance in dilute acetic acid, or vinegar.
- sour or irritable speech, manner, or countenance:
a note of vinegar in his voice.
- Informal. vigor; high spirits; vim.
vinegar
/ ˈɪɪɡə /
noun
- a sour-tasting liquid consisting of impure dilute acetic acid, made by oxidation of the ethyl alcohol in beer, wine, or cider. It is used as a condiment or preservative
- sourness or peevishness of temper, countenance, speech, etc
- pharmacol a medicinal solution in dilute acetic acid
- informal.vitality
verb
- tr to apply vinegar to
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, adjective
- ˈԱ-ˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of vinegar1
Example Sentences
Just put oil and vinegar on and toss it.
Thin with vinegar, fish sauce or lemon juice for a crudités dip.
The classic pineapple-and-cherry garnish still has its fans, but today’s glazes go beyond tradition — honey, molasses, fruit preserves, hot sauces, vinegars.
Pairing it with bright, punchy ingredients like grassy, celery-flavored vinegar; smooth walnut oil; sweet, chewy golden raisins; and clean, crisp cucumber creates an exploration of flavors, textures, consistencies and temperatures.
A variation of hollandaise, béarnaise consists of nothing but lemon, butter, eggs, vinegar and, of course, tarragon.
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