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cole·slaw
also cole slaw (kōl′slô′)n.
A salad of shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette.
[Dutch koolsla : kool, cabbage (from Middle Dutch cōle, from Latin caulis) + sla, salad (short for salade, from French, from Old French; see salad).]
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coleslaw
(ˈkəʊlˌslɔː)n
(Cookery) a salad of shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, carrots, onions, etc
[C19: from Dutch koolsla, from koolsalade, literally: cabbage salad]
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cole•slaw
(ˈkoʊlˌslɔ)n.
a salad of finely sliced or chopped raw cabbage, usu. dressed with a seasoned mayonnaise.
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Noun | 1. | coleslaw - basically shredded cabbage salad - food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens |
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