noun

coleslaw

coleslaw, slaw

I'd like a side of coleslaw, please.

I'd like a side of coleslaw, please.

This coleslaw is made with fresh cabbage.

This coleslaw is made with fresh cabbage.

((sth.)) a salad of shredded raw cabbage I'd like a side of coleslaw.

Synonyms: cabbage salad, slaw

From Dutch 'koolsla', meaning 'cabbage salad'. 'Kool' means cabbage (related to English 'cole') and 'sla' means salad.

Break the word down: 'cole' (cabbage) + 'slaw' (salad). It's literally a cabbage salad.

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