pickle
pickle
/ˈpɪkl/
1 countable, usually plural (British English) a vegetable that has been preserved in vinegar or salt water and has a strong taste, served cold with meat, salads, etc. 2 uncountable (British English) a cold thick spicy sauce made from fruit and vegetables that have been boiled, often sold in jars and served with meat, cheese, etc. a cheese and pickle sandwich
3 (North American English) (British English gherkin) uncountable, countable a small cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar before being eaten Idioms
pickle
/ˈpɪkl/
pickle something to preserve food in vinegar or salt water
Word Origin
late Middle English (denoting a spicy sauce served with meat): from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pekel, of unknown ultimate origin.