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a sweetish, aromatic vinegar made from the must of white grapes and aged in wood barrels.[trans. of It aceto balsamico; so called from its supposed medicinal effects, likened to balsam]
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balsamic vinegar
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balsamic vinegar — n. [transl. of It aceto balsamico, a vinegar with “healing” qualities: term first applied to vinegar made from unfermented white grapes in EMILIA ROMAGNA] an aromatic, dark brown, viscous vinegar, used in salad dressings, marinades, etc … English World dictionary
balsamic vinegar — ► NOUN ▪ dark, sweet Italian vinegar that has been matured in wooden barrels … English terms dictionary
Balsamic vinegar — A bottle of Aceto Balsamico di Modena, aged for eight years. Balsamic vinegar (Italian: aceto balsamico) is a condiment originating from Italy. The original traditional product (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale), made from a reduction of cooked white … Wikipedia
balsamic vinegar — [[t]bɔːlsæ̱mɪk vɪ̱nɪgə(r)[/t]] N UNCOUNT Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar which tastes sweet and is made from grape juice … English dictionary
balsamic vinegar — noun Etymology: translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar Date: 1980 an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes … New Collegiate Dictionary
balsamic vinegar — noun A dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine, that has been matured in wooden barrels, the resins of which contribute to its flavour; especially such a vinegar from Modena in Italy … Wiktionary
balsamic vinegar — balsam′ic vin′egar n. coo a sweetish, aromatic vinegar made from the must of white grapes and aged in wood barrels • Etymology: 1980–85; < It aceto balsamico restorative vinegar … From formal English to slang
balsamic vinegar — noun Etymology: translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar : an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes … Useful english dictionary
balsamic vinegar — bal|sam|ic vin|e|gar [bo:lˌsæmık ˈvınıgə US bo:l , gər] n [U] a type of dark coloured ↑vinegar that has a strong taste … Dictionary of contemporary English
balsamic vinegar — bal|sam|ic vin|e|gar [ bɔl,sæmık vınıgər ] noun uncount an expensive type of sweet dark VINEGAR … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
