Meaning of the word sweet-and-sour in English

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sweet-and-sour

US /ˌswiːt ən ˈsaʊər/
UK /ˌswiːt ən ˈsaʊər/
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Adjective

1.

having a taste that is a mixture of sweetness and sourness, often used to describe a type of Chinese cuisine

Example:
I love chicken with sweet-and-sour sauce.
The dish had a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor.
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