slaw
[slaw]
Origin of slaw
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Contemporary Examples
The slaw is vaguely like piccalilli or relish, but has a taste and drippy texture like no other.
A three-piece dinner with slaw, roll, and fried potato wedges runs $5.59.
Charlottesville Is Swimming in Finger Lickin’ Gas Station Fried ChickenJane & Michael Stern
May 26, 2014
Sandwich the chicken mixture, slaw, and pickles between each split roll and serve.
Historical Examples
Salt your cabbage first as for slaw, and let it stand two or three hours.
Housekeeping in Old VirginiaMarion Cabell Tyree
Cabbage, sliced as for slaw, may be used in the place of celery.
Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish DaintiesJanet McKenzie Hill
Red cabbage is used for slaw, as is also the white winter cabbage.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887)Mrs. F.L. Gillette
There are shredding machines on the market, but if one is not available use a slaw cutter or a large sharp knife.
Every Step in CanningGrace Viall Gray
This slaw (either cold or warm) will be found very superior to all others, if this receipt is exactly followed.
Miss Leslie's New Cookery BookEliza Leslie
slaw
- mainly US and Canadian short for coleslaw
Word Origin
C19: from Dutch sla, short for salade salad
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Word Origin and History for slaw
n.
"sliced cabbage," 1794, from Dutch sla, short for salade, from French salade (see salad).
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