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provencale

Pro·ven·çale
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-vuh n-sahl, -ven-, prov-uh n-, -en-; French praw-vahn-sal]
    • /ˌproʊ vənˈsɑl, -vɛn-, ˌprɒv ən-, -ɛn-; French prɔ vɑ̃ˈsal/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-vuh n-sahl, -ven-, prov-uh n-, -en-; French praw-vahn-sal]
    • /ˌproʊ vənˈsɑl, -vɛn-, ˌprɒv ən-, -ɛn-; French prɔ vɑ̃ˈsal/

Definitions of provencale word

  • adjective provencale (sometimes lowercase) cooked, usually in olive oil, with garlic, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. 1
  • noun provencale Also called Provençale sauce. a thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings cooked in oil. 1
  • adjective provencale (of dishes) prepared with garlic, oil, and often tomatoes 0

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Origin of provencale

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < French (à la) provençale in the Provençal manner

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Parts of speech for Provencale

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

provencale popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Top questions with provencale

  • what is provencale?
  • what is provencale sauce?

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