court-bouillon

court-bouil·lon

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrt, kohrt boo l-yon, -yuh n]
- /kɔrt, koʊrt ˈbʊl yɒn, -yən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrt, kohrt boo l-yon, -yuh n]
- /kɔrt, koʊrt ˈbʊl yɒn, -yən/

Definitions of court-bouillon word

noun court-bouillon a stock made from root vegetables, water, and wine or vinegar, used primarily for poaching fish 3
noun court-bouillon an aromatic liquid used esp. for poaching fish and made by cooking together white wine, water, onions, celery, carrots, and herbs 3
noun plural court-bouillon a vegetable broth or fish stock with herbs, used for poaching fish. 1
noun plural court-bouillon a rich soup containing wine. 1
noun court-bouillon A court bouillon, a short broth. 0

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Origin of court-bouillon

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

1715-25; < French: a preparation of salted water, white wine, herbs, and various other ingredients, in which fish, shellfish, or vegetables are cooked; literally, short broth

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court-bouillon popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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