bouquet garni

American  

[boh-key gahr-nee, boo-, boo-ke gar-nee] / boʊˈkeɪ gɑrˈni, bu-, bu kɛ garˈni /

noun

bouquets garnis plural

1. a small bundle of herbs, as thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and the like, often tied in a cheesecloth bag and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc.

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bouquet garni British  

/ ˈbuːkeɪ ɡɑːˈniː /

noun

1. a bunch of herbs tied together and used for flavouring soups, stews, etc

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bouquets garnis
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bouquet garni

From French, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at bouquet, garnish

Example Sentences

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bouquet garni

It is highlighted in dishes like Middle Eastern Tabbouleh and falafel, and is also a key component in a bouquet garni, a bundle of herbs used to season many Mediterranean dishes.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2023

Put a brace of partridges into a stewpan with butter, two glasses of Chablis, and two glasses of stock, add a bouquet garni, very little garlic, two cloves, salt and pepper; let them simmer gently.

From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de

Line a stewpan with a slice of ham, two or three onions, carrots, a bouquet garni, a little scraped bacon, the partridge bones which have been pounded, salt, and pepper; moisten with stock.

From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de

Tie herbs and greens in cheesecloth as a "bouquet garni," so you won't inadvertently remove them during the skimming.

From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi

Wrap bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, and thyme in cheesecloth as bouquet garni; tie closed with string.

From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi