Condite

/kənˈdaɪt/ adjective

Definition

Pickled or preserved with spices; seasoned or flavored through preservation.

Etymology

From Latin conditus (past participle of condire, to pickle or preserve). Directly inherited from Latin with minimal change, used primarily in historical or technical contexts.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance food writers would describe 'condite fruits' and 'condite vegetables'—basically fancy pickles—showing that the idea of spiced preservation goes back thousands of years.

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