INGREDIENT


Meaning of INGREDIENT in English

■ noun

1》 any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

2》 a component part or element.

Origin

ME: from L. ~- , ingredi 'enter', from in- 'into' + gradi 'walk'.

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