slaw

noun

Etymology: Borrowed (around 1861) from Dutch sla, shortened from salade (“salad, lettuce”).

1. Coleslaw.

   “Barbecue is always served with slaw in North Carolina and always has been.”

   “My boss, whose daughter was a working chef, told me that I made the best slaws that she had ever tasted. The secret is that slaws deserve as much care in their preparation as any other good meal.”