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ketchup

noun ketch·up \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-\\ˈke-chəp, ˈka-; ˈkat-səp\

: a thick sauce made with tomatoes

Full Definition of KETCHUP

: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes

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ketch·up also catch·up \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-\ or cat·sup \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-; ˈkat-səp\

Malay kĕchap fish sauce

First Known Use: circa 1690

KETCHUP Defined for Kids

noun ketch·up \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-\

: a thick seasoned sauce made from tomatoes

ketch·up also cat·sup \ˈke-chəp, ˈka-; ˈkat-səp\

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