Definition of "chow-chow" []

• A Chinese preserve of fruits, peels, and ginger. (noun)
• A relish consisting of chopped vegetables pickled in mustard. (noun)

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• "Others claim chow-chow comes from the French chou, or cauliflower, which is often a primary ingredient."
• "Carla: fried grouper with collard greens, and chow-chow pico de gallo."
• "There are the expected jars of pickled beets, chow-chow, and sauerkraut, right next to the pickled pig snouts, lamb tongues, and ... guinea hearts!"