atchara

atchara, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Persian āchār pickles, acid or salt relishes, of uncertain origin, probably partly via Portuguese achar (see note), partly via Dutch atjar, †achar, †atchar, †atchaer, †atschiar, etc., partly via the Indian vernaculars (compare Urdu ācār) and partly via Malay achar.

It has been suggested that the Persian word derives < classical Latin acētāria salad prepared with vinegar (see acetar n.), but this presents formal difficulties.

In Philippine cookery: a pickle or relish made from julienned or grated green papaya and other vegetables preserved with sugar, vinegar and spices