Kimchi
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From 김치
derived from 침채 (chimchae; 沈菜)’ in late Koryo dynasty
>> timchae >> dimchae (in early Joseon dynasty)>> jimchae >> jimchei >> kimchi
지(ji; 漬): a dialect of kimchi
Noun
- A Korean dish made of vegetables, such as cabbage or radishes, that are salted, seasoned, and stored in sealed containers to undergo lactic acid fermentation.