paocai

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 泡菜 (pàocài).

Noun

paocai (uncountable)

1. A type of Chinese pickled vegetable.
   • 2011, Mark Kurlansky, Salt: A World History:

     Paocai that is eaten in two days is obviously more about flavor than preserving.

Anagrams

• acopia