/kech"euhp, kach"-/ , n.
1. a condiment consisting of puréed tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, spices, etc.
2. any of various other condiments or sauces for meat, fish, etc.: mushroom ketchup; walnut ketchup.
Also, catchup, catsup .
[ 1705-15; kachap fish sauce, perh. kéjap (Guangdong) or ke-tsiap (Xiamen), akin to Chin qié eggplant + chi juice ]