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salsus
Latin · ancient
"salted"
literally salted, from sal (salt), describing a seasoned liquid condiment
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sauce
Old French · medieval
"a liquid condiment served with food"
carried into French for a liquid condiment served with food
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sauce
English · 1300s
"a flavorful liquid or semi-liquid accompaniment to food"
settled as the English word for a flavorful liquid accompaniment to food
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