mirepoix

mire·poix

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mir-pwah]
- /mɪrˈpwɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mir-pwah]
- /mɪrˈpwɑ/

Definitions of mirepoix word

noun mirepoix a flavoring made from diced vegetables, seasonings, herbs, and sometimes meat, often placed in a pan to cook with meat or fish. 1
noun mirepoix finely chopped vegetables, as onions and carrots, sometimes with meat, often used as a bed for meat that is to be braised. 1
noun mirepoix A mixture of sautéed chopped vegetables used in various sauces. 1
noun mirepoix a mixture of sautéed root vegetables used as a base for braising meat or for various sauces 0

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Origin of mirepoix

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < French; said to have been named after C. P. G. F. de Lévis, duke of Mirepoix, 18th-century French diplomat

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Parts of speech for Mirepoix

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mirepoix popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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