VINEGAR


Meaning of VINEGAR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvi-ni-gər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English vinegre, from Anglo-French vin egre, from vin wine (from 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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