coleslaw
noun
- salad consisting primarily of finely-shredded raw cabbage
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ / /ˈkoʊlslɔ/ / /ˈkoʊlslɑ/
noun
Etymology: Borrowed from Dutch koolsla (mentioned in English as the Dutch name by at least in 1794), from kool (“cabbage”) + sla (“salad”).
- A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise (white slaw) or a vinaigrette (red slaw).