Definitions
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- noun a hot, spicy but subtly flavoured paste often used to flavour food mainly in the Caucasian regions of
Abkhazia and Samegrelo
Etymologies
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From Abkhaz а (a) (definite article) + џьыка (ǰ'yka).
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Examples
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Her wonderful chicken dish uses cilantro coriander leaf, tarragon, basil, dill, and parsley, which Pille tells us can be replaced by a Georgian spicy relish called adjika.
Weekend Herb Blogging #16! More New Herb Bloggers and Locations! Kalyn Denny 2006
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The Georgians sell fresh suluguni, the slightly sour cheese that is a national staple, and adjika, a spiky red pesto-like mixture made from hot peppers, garlic and salt.
NYT > Home Page 2011
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