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Worcestershiresauce

Worcestershire sauce

noun VOO-ster-sheer-zoh-seh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: named after Worcester, England

Usage Note

Worcestershiresauce (often shortened to Worcestersauce) is the umami-rich fermented condiment used in German Caesar Salat, Bloody Mary, and marinades. The full name is a common spelling challenge. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Dem Caesar-Dressing gibt Worcestershiresauce seinen typisch würzigen Unterton."

Natural Translation

Worcestershire sauce gives the Caesar dressing its typically savoury undertone.

Literal Translation

The Caesar-dressing gives Worcestershire-sauce its typically savoury undertone.

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