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Noun: salsa  sol-su [N. Amer], sal-su [Brit]
  1. Spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chilli peppers to accompany Mexican foods
    "He topped the fish tacos with fresh salsa";
    - pico de gallo
     
  2. A Latin American style of music, influenced by jazz
    "The band played lively salsa music that got everyone dancing"
     
  3. A dance to salsa music
    "They took salsa classes to learn the intricate steps and turns"

Derived forms: salsas

Type of: condiment

Encyclopedia: Salsa