worcestershire sauce

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Definitions of worcestershire sauce words

noun worcestershire sauce a sharp sauce made with soy, vinegar, spices, etc., originally made in Worcester, England. 1
noun worcestershire sauce brown liquid food seasoning 1
noun worcestershire sauce a spicy sauce for meats, poultry, etc., containing soy, vinegar, and other ingredients: orig. made in Worcester, England 0
noun worcestershire sauce An English condiment; a thin piquant sauce used as a table sauce, to flavour casseroles etc. and as an ingredient in Bloody Marys. 0

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1680-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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