piccalilli

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Definition of piccalilli in English English dictionary

A pickle, typically on a base of chopped green (unripe) tomatoes, but sometimes finely-chopped gherkins, and possibly including other vegetables

A yellow pickle made from cauliflower, vegetable marrow, and other vegetables, pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spiced with mustard, turmeric, and other spices

relish of chopped pickled cucumbers and green peppers and onion

{i} Indian dish made from spicy chopped pickles

A yellow pickle made from cauliflower and other vegetables, vinegar, salt, sugar and spices

A pickle of various vegetables with pungent species, originally made in the East Indies

a hot-tasting sauce that is made with small pieces of vegetables and eaten with cold meat (Probably from pickle)

Hyphenation

pic·ca·lil·li

Synonyms

chow-chow, relish

Etymology

() Unknown, 1845, presumably variant of pickle,“” in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Online. which itself is from Middle English pekille (“spicy sauce served with meat or fish”) or pikel, from Middle Dutch pekel (“brine”). Alternatively, may be related to paco lilla (“ginger-spiced pickle”), in 18th century British cookbook The Art of Cookery|The Art of Cookery]] (1747–1843; e.g., 1805 edition) by Hannah Glasse|Hannah Glasse]] (1708–1770), also referred to as “Indian pickles”,The Art of Cookery|The Art of Cookery]], Hannah Glasse|Hannah Glasse]], 1998 facsimile edition of 1805 edition, which suggests an Indic source; compare mulligatawny, of Tamil origin, which also features turmeric prominently, and curry, of Tamil or Middle English origin (or blend). No relation to Piccadilly.