n.
Pronunciation: ' so ̇ s, usu ' sas for 4
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin salsa, feminine of salsus salted, from past participle of sallere to salt, from sal salt ― more at SALT
Date: 14th century
1 : a condiment or relish for food especially : a fluid dressing or topping
2 : something that adds zest or piquancy
3 : stewed fruit eaten with other food or as a dessert
4 : pert or impudent language or actions
5 slang : LIQUOR ― used with the