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sweet–and–sour
adjective \ˌswē-tən-ˈsau̇(-ə)r\
: having a flavor that is both sweet and sour
Full Definition of SWEET-AND-SOUR
: seasoned with a sauce containing sugar and vinegar or lemon juice <sweet–and–sour shrimp>
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First Known Use of SWEET-AND-SOUR
1928
Rhymes with SWEET-AND-SOUR
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