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Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: vinaigre, from vin 'wine' + aigre 'sour'

vinegar

 noun
     
vinegar
Related topics: Cooking
vin‧e‧gar [uncountable]
DFC a sour-tasting liquid made from malt or wine that is used to improve the taste of food or to preserve it
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