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Definitions of salsa

noun
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

synonyms: sugo

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types:
sugo
a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats

senape
sauce of prepared mustard thinned with vinegar and vegetable oil with sugar and seasonings

maionese
egg yolks and oil and vinegar

type of:
condimento, olio
a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment

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