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famous | ˈfeɪməs | adjective 1 known about by many people: a famous star | the country is famous for its natural beauty. 2 informal excellent: Galway stormed to a famous victory.

Various types of pickles are in fact "famous":

- Mango pickle (not my favourite Indian pickle; right now that would be garlic pickle and my standby is lime pickle)

- New York deli half-sour pickled cucumbers (not a vinegar pickle, but a fermented pickle).

- Umeboshi (salt-pickled Japanese plums)

- Kimchi (Korean fermented cabbage and vegetables)

- Kapusta / Sauerkraut (Ukrainian and German fermented/pickled cabbage, respectively)

There are others, but the point has been made. When you consider that "famous" is often used to mean "beloved", your ignorance is showing.




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