Ketchup

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Ketchup

Origin of Phrases - K

 

Ketchup

Like so many other things we use today, ketchup was believed to have invented by the Chinese, who called the condiment "ke-tsiap."  The Dutch, who were heavy importers of the item in the 18th century, spelled it "ketjap."  It evolved into the spelling we used today.