salsa
noun/ˈsɑlsə/
Frequency rank: #7,423 most common English word
Meaning
a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers, often used as a dip.
Example sentence
She dipped her tortilla chip into the bowl of salsa before taking a bite.
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