First Known Use: 1794
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coleslaw
noun cole·slaw \ˈkōl-ˌslȯ\
: a salad made with chopped raw cabbage
Full Definition of COLESLAW
: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage
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Origin of COLESLAW
Dutch koolsla, from kool cabbage + sla salad
Rhymes with COLESLAW
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COLESLAW Defined for Kids
coleslaw
noun cole·slaw \ˈkōl-ˌslȯ\
Definition of COLESLAW for Kids
: a salad made with chopped raw cabbage
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