pickle noun

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/ˈpɪk.l ̩/ n

Definition

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[C or U] (a sauce made from) vegetables or fruit which have been preserved in a vinegar sauce or salty water

cheese and pickle sandwiches

Have some pickles with your salad.

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[C] US a cucumber which has been preserved in vinegar or salty water, or slices of this

a sweet/sour pickle

(Definition of pickle noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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Synonyms and related words:

aioli
balsamic vinegar
barbecue sauce
bouillon cube
brandy butter
catsup
chutney
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custard powder
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