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kimchi

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɪmtʃi// kim·chi Slang Vulgar

n. a spicy Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, usually cabbage. It is a common part of Korean meals and is famous worldwide for its strong smell.

n. a traditional Korean dish consisting of fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage or radish, seasoned with chili pepper, garlic, and other spices.


SIMPLE

I love eating kimchi with my lunch.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant serves a variety of kimchi, including spicy and sweet versions, to cater to different tastes.

COMPLEX

While often associated with Korean cuisine, kimchi is more than just a side dish; it is a cultural symbol of the nation's history and agricultural traditions.

Origin

Borrowed from Korean 김치 (gimchi), ultimately composed within Korea of Chinese-derived morphemes 沉 (MC drim, “submerged, soaked”) and 菜 (MC tshojH, “vegetable”), i.e. "fermented vegetable". Doublet of kimuchi.

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