pot-au-feu

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Definitions of pot-au-feu word

noun pot-au-feu a dish of boiled meat and vegetables, the broth of which is usually served separately. 1
noun pot-au-feu a traditional French stew of beef and vegetables 0
noun pot-au-feu the large earthenware casserole in which this is cooked 0
noun pot-au-feu a French dish made by boiling meat and vegetables, etc., with the broth customarily strained and served separately 0

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < French: literally, pot on the fire

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