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recherché

[ ruh-shair-shey, ruh-shair-shey; French ruh-sher-shey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

very rare, exotic, or choice; arcane; esoteric.
Synonyms: choice, exotic, rare
of studied refinement or elegance; precious; affected; pretentious.
sought out with care.

recherché

/ rəˈʃɛəʃeɪ; rəʃɛrʃe /

First recorded in 1680–90; from French, past participle of rechercher “to search for carefully”; research

C18: from French: past participle of rechercher to make a thorough search for; see research

As usual the dinner was recherché, for the Pandemonium chef enjoyed a world-wide reputation.

The furniture and appurtenances were of the most recherché description.

It seemed as if all our lives we had been seeking something really recherché, and had just found it.

It is all nonsense to spend one's whole time in getting up dainty dishes, and recherché toilets for one's babies.

What a recherché, luxurious extravagant little dinner it was, that evening at the Maison Dorée!

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