VINEGAR


Meaning of VINEGAR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' vi-ni-g ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English vinegre, from Anglo-French vin egre, from vin wine (fr. Latin vinum ) + egre keen, sour ― more at EAGER

Date: 13th century

1 : a sour liquid obtained by fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative

2 : ill humor : SOURNESS

3 : VIM

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