pickle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of preserved food, typically a cucumber that has been soaked in brine, vinegar, or other marinades.

  - "He enjoyed a pickle with his sandwich."
  - "She didn't like the taste of pickles."
  - "The pickles in the jar were still crunchy."

• verb

  To preserve food, especially cucumbers, by soaking them in brine, vinegar, or other marinades.

  - "The cucumbers were pickled in a large barrel."
  - "The farmer pickled his cucumbers every fall."
  - "The pickling process can last for weeks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪkl̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpɪkl̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pickle
hickle , tickle , brittle

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Variants

List of all variants of pickle that leads to same result
pickle , pickles , pickled , pickling , dill pickle , dill pickles

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Forms

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pickles, pickled, pickling

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Etymology

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The word 'pickle' comes from the Old English word 'picel' which means 'pepper' or 'sharp'. It may have also derived from the Dutch word 'pekel' which means 'brine'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest pickle was 15 feet long and weighed over 3,000 pounds.

2. Dill pickles are the most popular type of pickles in the United States.

3. The ancient Romans preserved vegetables by pickling them in vinegar and honey.

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Related Concepts

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1. fermentation: The process of pickling involves fermentation, which is the conversion of sugars into alcohol or acids by microorganisms.

2. marinade: The marinade used in pickling can vary, but it typically includes vinegar, salt, and spices.

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Culture

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Pickles have been a staple in various cultures for centuries. In India, pickles are an essential part of meals and are used to add flavor and preserve vegetables. In Eastern Europe, pickles are often served with meals and are a popular snack. In the United States, pickles are commonly served with hamburgers and hot dogs.

How to Memorize "pickle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a jar of pickles, the color of the brine, and the shape and size of the pickles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pickles with sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym PICKLES: Preserved In Container, Keeping Life Endlessly.

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