Vinaigrette

/ˌvɪnɪˈɡret/ noun

Definition

A tangy sauce made from oil, vinegar, and seasonings, often drizzled on salads or vegetables.

Etymology

From French 'vinaigre' (vi- 'sour' + aigre 'sharp'), literally 'sour wine'. The '-ette' suffix suggests it's a smaller or lighter version of something.

Kelly Says

The French word 'vinaigre' literally means 'sour wine' because vinegar was originally wine that went bad—but medieval people realized spoiled wine made an amazing condiment and preservative.

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