Re: What's the etymology of ketchup/catsup?

CONLANG@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU writes:
>Getting interestinger.  The fish sauce is also found in Vietnam, nuoc mam
>(there are hooks on the -uo-), highly fragrant, and Thai nam pla.  I
>recall
>one time in Saigon, passing by the nuoc-mam jar recycling center.  Eeeeew.
Filipinos use a fish sauce called "patis". It's dark brown, salty and
obviously, fishy smelling. It tastes good mixed in with dishes but by
itself.....yuck.

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