In the definition "'Pickle' means a cucumber that has been preserved and flavored in brine or vinegar" the definiens is:
A) A cucumber that has been preserved and flavored in brine or vinegar.
B) Pickle.
C) Brine or vinegar.
D) Cucumber.
E) Preserved and flavored.

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The definiens is the phrase that is providing the definition for the term, which in this case is "a cucumber that has been preserved and flavored in brine or vinegar." Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

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