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jeu d'esprit

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History and Etymology
Noun (1)
perhaps from dialect coke, colk core, from Middle English; akin to Swedish kälk pith
Noun (2)
by shortening & alteration
cole​slaw
noun
cole·​slaw
ˈkōl-ˌslȯ
variants: or less commonly cole ​slaw
plural cole​slaws also cole ​slaws

Definition

  • a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage and often additional ingredients (su
    ref='x-mw://top/3'>above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
perhaps from dialect coke, colk core, from Middle English; akin to Swedish kälk pith
Noun (2)
by shortening & alteration
cole​slaw
noun
cole·​slaw
ˈkōl-ˌslȯ
variants: or less commonly cole ​slaw
plural cole​slaws also cole ​slaws

Definition

  • a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage and often additional ingredients (su
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