pickled

Meanings

• verb (transitive, intransitive)

  Preserved in a brine or vinegar solution, usually with various herbs, spices, and sometimes alcohol.

  - "She pickled cucumbers last summer."
  - "The restaurant is famous for its pickled herring."
  - "My grandmother used to make pickled beets."
  - "The pickled eggs were a popular appetizer at the party."

• noun

  A food item that has been pickled.

  - "I love the taste of pickled onions."
  - "Can I have another pickle with my sandwich?"
  - "The pickled gherkins are my favorite."
  - "These pickles are so sour!"

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pickled
hickle , tickle , mickle , ticklemeel

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Variants

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

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Forms

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pickles, pickled, pickling

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Etymology

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From Old English picel, pickel, meaning 'sour' or 'sharp'. The process of pickling involves preserving food in a brine or vinegar solution, often with various herbs and spices.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest pickle weighed 350 pounds and was made from 1,512 pounds of cucumbers, 1,325 pounds of pickling solution, and 25 pounds of mustard seeds.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'pickle' in English was in 1475.

3. Pickling was used as a method of food preservation by ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and the Romans.

4. Some people believe that eating a pickle before taking an exam can help improve memory and concentration.

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Related Concepts

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1. fermentation: Pickling is a form of food fermentation, where bacteria convert sugars into acids, preserving the food and giving it a distinctive flavor.

2. brine: A saltwater solution used for pickling, which helps to preserve the food and add flavor.

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Culture

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Pickling has been a popular method of food preservation for thousands of years. It is especially common in Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Asian cultures. Pickled foods are often served as condiments or side dishes and can add unique flavors to a meal.

How to Memorize "pickled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jar filled with pickles, floating in a bright green brine.
   - Visualize the process of packing cucumbers into a jar, covering them with brine, and waiting for them to become pickled.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pickled' with jars, brine, and sour flavors.
   - Think of pickles as a tangy, crunchy snack or condiment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - P-ick-les: Preserved In A Cooled Brine Every Last Season.
   - Pickles: Preserved In Cooled Kettles Every Last Summer.

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