[ ˌsalsə'və:deɪ , 'və:di ]
■ noun
1》 an Italian sauce made with olive oil, garlic, capers, anchovies, vinegar or lemon juice, and parsley.
2》 a Mexican sauce of chopped onion, garlic, coriander, parsley, and hot peppers.
Origin
Sp. or Ital., lit. 'green sauce'.