Well attestedNamed for a product of the place
sriracha
noun · first attested 20th century
The chilli sauce is named for a Thai coastal town.
A hot sauce of chilli, garlic and vinegar.
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- Relationship
- Named for a product of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 20th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Si Racha
- In English
sriracha
Si Racha in Chonburi province is where the style originated. The best-known brand is made in California, under the Thai town's name.
Thailand
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