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vinegar
vinegar /ˈvɪnɪɡə $ -ər/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1200-1300
 Language: Old French
 Origin: vinaigre, from vin 'wine' + aigre 'sour'

a sour-tasting liquid made from malt or wine that is used to improve the taste of food or to preserve it