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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈa.tʃe.to/
"Condisci l'insalata con olio e aceto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sour-tasting liquid containing acetic acid, obtained by fermenting wine, cider, or other alcoholic liquids, used as a condiment or in pickling.
"She added a splash of vinegar and olive oil to the salad dressing." - 2
A dilute solution of acetic acid used as a cleaning agent.
"White vinegar is an effective and eco-friendly household cleaner."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French phrase 'vin aigre', meaning 'sour wine', which originates from the Latin 'vinum' (wine) and 'acer' (sour). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, retaining both its literal etymological composition and its primary culinary and preservative functions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vinegar" is said worldwide
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vinaigre
Transliteration: /vi.nɛɡʁ/
"Ajoutez un filet de vinaigre dans la salade."
Essig
Transliteration: /ˈɛsɪk/
"Geben Sie etwas Essig an den Salat."
aceto
Transliteration: /ˈa.tʃe.to/
"Condisci l'insalata con olio e aceto."
vinagre
Transliteration: /biˈna.ɣɾe/
"El aderezo necesita más vinagre y sal."
vinagre
Transliteration: /viˈnaɡɾi/
"Tempere a salada com azeite e vinagre."
सिरका
Transliteration: sirkā
"सलाद में थोड़ा सिरका मिलाएँ।"
醋
Transliteration: cù
"这道菜需要加一点醋。"
식초
Transliteration: sikcho
"샐러드 소스에 식초를 넣으세요."
酢
Transliteration: su
"ドレッシングにお酢を少々加えます。"
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