Piccalilli
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Piccalilli is a noun meaning (British) A yellow pickle relish made from cauliflower, vegetable marrow, and other vegetables, pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spiced with mustard, turmeric, and other spices.
Meaning
(British) A yellow pickle relish made from cauliflower, vegetable marrow, and other vegetables, pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spiced with mustard, turmeric, and other spices.
More Meanings
- (US) A pickle, typically on a base of chopped green (unripe) tomatoes, but sometimes finely-chopped gherkins, and possibly including other vegetables.
Example Sentences
There are, however, exceptions. Piccalilli – aka “mustard with other stuff”, aka “that noble Anglo-Indian spiritual creation” – is great with ham, he conceeds^([sic]).
Word Forms
- piccalillis
- picalilli
Synonyms for piccalilli
Depending on context, synonyms include chow-chow, relish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include picalilli, pickle, dill, curry, achar, cornichon.
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