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Worcestershire sauce

noun Worces·ter·shire sauce \ ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- , -stə- , -shər- also -ˌshī(-ə)r- \

Definition of Worcestershire sauce

: a pungent sauce whose ingredients include soy, vinegar, and garlic — called also Worcestershire

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Origin and Etymology of worcestershire sauce

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

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