carbonade

British

/ ˌkɑːbəˈneɪd, -ˈnɑːd /

noun

a stew of beef and onions cooked in beer

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Etymology

Origin of carbonade

C20: from French

Example Sentences

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"A carbonade with olives, a roast duck, a bowl of bishop, and, if you will, a few bottles of Burgundy," said the major; "don't put yourself out for us,—soldier's fare, eh?"

From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 by Lever, Charles James

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