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oseille

sorrel (plant)

noun oh-ZAY Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Also means

slang: money, dough

Usage Note

Oseille is first a leafy herb with a sharp, lemony flavour used in French cooking, notably in soupe à l'oseille. As slang it means money, a usage dating to 19th-century argot. The two senses are entirely unrelated in everyday use, so context always makes the meaning clear.

Examples

"La soupe à l'oseille est très rafraîchissante."

Natural Translation

Sorrel soup is very refreshing.

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