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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPickling
/ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of preserving food in vinegar or brine.
"Pickling vegetables is a popular method to enhance their flavor and shelf life." - 2
A food that has been preserved in this manner.
"The pickling of cucumbers results in delicious pickles that are enjoyed in many cuisines."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pickling' originates from the Middle Dutch word 'pekel', which means 'brine' or 'pickle'. It evolved in the 14th century to refer to the process of preserving food in a solution of vinegar or brine, reflecting the historical practices of food preservation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pickling" is said worldwide
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Conservation
Transliteration: kɔ̃sɛʁvaʁ
"La conservation des légumes est une méthode populaire."
Einlegen
Transliteration: ˈaɪnˌleːɡn̩
"Das Einlegen von Gurken ist sehr beliebt."
Conservazione
Transliteration: konservatsjone
"La conservazione delle verdure è una pratica comune."
Conservación
Transliteration: konservaθjon
"La conservación de vegetales es muy popular."
Conservação
Transliteration: kõseʁvɐˈsɐ̃w
"A conservação de legumes é uma prática comum."
अचार
Transliteration: achar
"अचार बनाने की प्रक्रिया बहुत लोकप्रिय है।"
腌制
Transliteration: yān zhì
"腌制蔬菜是一种流行的保存方法。"
절임
Transliteration: jeorim
"절임 채소는 인기 있는 보존 방법입니다."
漬物
Transliteration: tsukemono
"漬物は人気のある保存方法です。"
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