piccalilli

pic·ca·lil·li

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pik-uh-lil-ee]
- /ˈpɪk əˌlɪl i/
- /ˌpɪk.əˈlɪl.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-uh-lil-ee]
- /ˈpɪk əˌlɪl i/

Definitions of piccalilli word

noun plural piccalilli a pungent relish of East Indian origin, made of chopped vegetables, mustard, vinegar, and hot spices. 1
noun piccalilli mustard relish 1
noun piccalilli a pickle of mixed vegetables, esp onions, cauliflower, and cucumber, in a mustard sauce 0
noun piccalilli a relish, orig. East Indian, of chopped vegetables, mustard, vinegar, and hot spices 0

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Origin of piccalilli

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

1760-70; earlier piccalillo Indian pickle; obscurely akin to pickle1

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piccalilli popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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