Vinaigrous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    vinegary archaic

    "The fair Palace Dames publicly declare that this Lafayette, detestable though he be, is their saviour for once. Even the ancient vinaigrous Tantes admit it; […]"

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"The fair Palace Dames publicly declare that this Lafayette, detestable though he be, is their saviour for once. Even the ancient vinaigrous Tantes admit it; […]"

Etymology

From French vinaigre (“vinegar”) + -ous.

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