Definition of Coleslaw

1. Noun. Basically shredded cabbage.

Exact synonyms: Slaw
Generic synonyms: Salad

Definition of Coleslaw

1. n. A salad made of sliced cabbage.

Definition of Coleslaw

1. Noun. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise (white) or a vinaigrette (red). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coleslaw

1. a salad made of shredded raw cabbage [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coleslaw

coleopterists
coleopteroid
coleopterologist
coleopterology
coleopterous
coleopters
coleoptile
coleoptiles
coleoptosis
coleorhiza
coleorhizae
coleotomy
coles
coleseed
coleseeds
coleslaw (current term)
coleslaws
colessee
colessees
colessor
colessors
colestaff
colestaves
colestipol
colestrum
colet
coleta
coletas
colets
coleus

Literary usage of Coleslaw

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Unrivalled Cook-book and Housekeeper's Guide by Washington (1885)
"Mamies coleslaw. — Cut a fine, crisp white cabbage into fine shreds, and make a sauce as ... This preparation of coleslaw is very nice and digestible. ..."

2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"1 1 June 1984 The spelling coiffeure, which we have seen on at least one hairdressing establishment, is neither French nor English. cold slaw, coleslaw ..."

3. The Cookbook for Men Whose Wives Don't Cook by Christopher Hamilton (2006)
"Jl. coleslaw coleslaw looks and tastes like it sounds...mushy crap. Now, I like coleslaw as much as the next guy It's something extra to stuff in your mouth ..."

4. Home Cooking in the Global Village: Caribbean Food from Buccaneers to by Richard R. Wilk (2006)
"Fried Fish Steak White Rice and Stewed Beans coleslaw Fried Plantain Thursday.... Stewed Chicken Rice and Beans Potato Salad Friday. ..."

5. Home Cooking in the Global Village: Caribbean Food from Buccaneers to by Richard R. Wilk (2006)
"Villa Special Conch soup White Rice Hot Rolls and Butter Spanish Style Relleno Hot Corn Tortillas Fried Fish Steak White Rice and Stewed Beans coleslaw ..."

6. School and Home Cooking by Carlotta Cherryholmes Greer (1920)
"coleslaw 3 cupfuls shredded cabbage 1 teaspoonful sugar j teaspoonful salt 1 egg or 2 ... When is the dressing added to the coleslaw ? ..."

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