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alegars

|al-e-gars|

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/ˈælɪɡɑrz/

🇬🇧

/ˈælɪɡɑːz/

(alegar)

sour ale vinegar

Base FormPlural
alegaralegars
Etymology
Etymology Information

'alegar' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aleger,' where 'ale' meant 'ale' and 'ger' meant 'sour.'

Historical Evolution

'aleger' transformed into the modern English word 'alegar.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sour ale,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vinegar made from ale.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of vinegar made from ale.

The chef used alegar to add a unique flavor to the dish.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/17 17:36