Pickly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a pickle.

    "Boiling cauliflower in a vinegar-based brine infuses a ton of pickly flavor into the vegetable as it cooks."

Example

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"Boiling cauliflower in a vinegar-based brine infuses a ton of pickly flavor into the vegetable as it cooks."

Etymology

From pickle + -y.

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