■ noun ˌmarɪ'neɪd , 'marɪneɪd a mixture of oil, vinegar, and spices, in which meat, fish, or other food is soaked before cooking in order to flavour or soften it.
■ verb 'marɪneɪd another term for marinate .
Origin
C17: from Fr., from Sp. marinada , via marinar 'pickle in brine' from marino (see marina ).