piccalillis
piccalillis is the plural of piccalilli.
Meaning of piccalilli
Noun
piccalilli (plural piccalillis)
- A yellow pickle relish made from cauliflower, vegetable marrow, and other vegetables, pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spiced with mustard, turmeric, and other spices.
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- Synonyms:
- chowchow, India relish
- A pickle, typically on a base of chopped green (unripe) tomatoes, but sometimes finely-chopped pickles, and possibly including other vegetables.
- Synonyms:
- relish
Questions about piccalillis
- What is piccalillis the plural of?
- Piccalillis is the plural of piccalilli.
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