acetarious

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English

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Etymology

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Latin acetaria, plural noun, salad, from acetum vinegar, from acere to be sour.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ɑ.sɪˈtɛɚ.i.əs/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • a*ce-ta*ri-ous AAH-seh-TEH-ree-uhs (Aust) AAH-seh-TAH-ree-UHS

Adjective

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acetarious (comparative more acetarious, superlative most acetarious)

  1. (archaic) Used in salads or as salad
    acetarious plants