garum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fermented fish sauce popular as a condiment in Ancient Rome.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæ.ɹəm/ /ˈɡɑ.ɹəm/

Word forms

garum garums

Etymology

From Latin garum, from Ancient Greek γάρον (gáron, “the fish whose intestines were originally used in the condiment's production”).

Derived words

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