vinegar

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
  2. noun dilute acetic acid

Etymology

From Middle English vynegre, from Old French vinaigre from Old French vyn egre, based on Latin vīnum (“wine”) + Latin ācer (“sour”). Displaced Old English æċed (survived in Middle English eced).

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Synonyms

acetum

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