salad-unfriendly
|sal-ad-un-friend-ly|
C1
/ˈsæləd ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not suitable for salads
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'salad-unfriendly' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'salad' and 'unfriendly'.
Historical Evolution
'Salad' comes from the Old French 'salade', which in turn comes from the Latin 'salata', meaning 'salted'. 'Unfriendly' is derived from the Old English 'unfrēondlīc', where 'un-' means 'not' and 'frēondlīc' means 'friendly'.
Meaning Changes
The term 'salad-unfriendly' has always meant 'not suitable for salads'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or conducive for use in a salad.
The heavy dressing made the dish salad-unfriendly.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 11:54