acetarious

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English

Etymology

From Latin acētāria (salad, plural noun) + -ous, the former from acētum (vinegar), from aceō (to be sour).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ɑ.sɪˈtɛɚ.i.əs/
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Adjective

acetarious (comparative more acetarious, superlative most acetarious)

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