Trivia: The word “pickle” is derived from what language?
Dutch
Lao
French
Arabic
Correct Answer: Dutch
So why is this answer correct? : The word “pickle” first appeared in the Middle English poem “Morte Arthure.” Etymologists believe the word was derived from another language — Middle Dutch — as “pekel” means “brine.” The Oxford English Dictionary, however, suggests that “pickle” was taken from the Middle Dutch word “peken,” meaning “to pierce.” Regardless of origin, pickles have a unique place in Dutch culture — a popular street snack consists of brined herring and chopped onions with pickles on the side.