ravigote

ra·vi·gote

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [French ra-vee-gawt]
- /French ra viˈgɔt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [French ra-vee-gawt]
- /French ra viˈgɔt/

Definitions of ravigote word

noun ravigote a highly seasoned velouté with white wine and vinegar, butter, cream, and mushrooms cooked in liquor, usually served hot with variety meats and poultry. 1
noun ravigote a sauce of oil, vinegar, chopped capers, parsley, chervil, tarragon, and onion, served cold with vegetables or seafood or warm with meat. 1
noun ravigote a sauce with herbs and shallots used in French cuisine 0

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Origin of ravigote

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < French, derivative of ravigoter to refresh; Middle French, equivalent to ra- (alteration of re- re-) + vigoter (alteration of vigorer to be vigorous; see vigor)

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Parts of speech for Ravigote

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ravigote popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ravigote usage trend in Literature

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