brined cucumbers
nounUK /braɪnd ˈkjuːkʌmbəz/
US /braɪnd ˈkjuːkʌmbərz/
Cucumbers that have been soaked in salty water so they can be kept for a long time.
Grandma put the brined cucumbers in jars to eat later.
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2. Cucumbers soaked in salty water as the first step in making pickles.
The recipe starts with brined cucumbers before adding vinegar and spices.
3. A food preparation used in many cuisines to preserve vegetables.
In winter, brined cucumbers were a common side dish.
4. Cucumbers that have a salty, tangy taste from soaking in brine.
The salad was topped with chopped brined cucumbers.