Meaning of marinade in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌmɛrəˈneɪd/

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1. Verb

   marinade

   Definitions

   1. soak in marinade

   Examples

   • « marinade herring »

2. Noun

   marinade

   Etymology

   late 17th century (as a verb): from French, from Spanish marinada, via marinar‘pickle in brine’ from marino (see marina)

   Definitions

   1. mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings

   Examples

   • « used for soaking foods before cooking »