plum sauce en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Chinese 梅子醬 /梅子酱 (méizǐjiàng, “plum sauce”)
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A viscous, sweet-and-sour condiment made from plums, vinegar, ginger, etc., used in Cantonese cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plum sauces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |