steak au poivre

[ stek oh pwav-ruh; English steyk oh pwah-vruh, pwahv ]

noun

, French.

, plural steaks au poivre [stek oh , pwav, -r, uh, steyks, oh , pwah, -vr, uh, pwahv]

1. pepper steak ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of steak au poivre¹

Literally, “steak with pepper”

Example Sentences

Not to miss: any of his salads and the steak au poivre with absolutely killer French fries.

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