piccalilli
a pungent relish of East Indian origin, made of chopped vegetables, mustard, vinegar, and hot spices.
Origin of piccalilli
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How to use piccalilli in a sentence
The slaw is vaguely like piccalilli or relish, but has a taste and drippy texture like no other.
A little Worcestershire sauce or piccalilli improves this considerably.
The Khaki Kook Book | Mary Kennedy CoreGreen tomato pickles, chow chow, piccalilli carry the piquant tang of the tomato to enliven the winter table.
The Tomato | Paul WorkAh, yes; he was India Pickle, aunt, and you used to call me piccalilli!
Tony Butler | Charles James LeverNeither,” said Tom, with great dignity; “one was piccalilli, and the other mixed.
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British Dictionary definitions for piccalilli
/ (ˈpɪkəˌlɪlɪ) /
a pickle of mixed vegetables, esp onions, cauliflower, and cucumber, in a mustard sauce
Origin of piccalilli
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