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cassoulet
[ kas-uh-ley; French ka-soo-le ]
/ ˌkæs əˈleɪ; French ka suˈlɛ /
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noun
a white-bean stew of French origin, often containing pork, mutton, garlic sausage, and preserved goose or duck.
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Origin of cassoulet
1925–30; <French <Provençal (Languedoc) diminutive of cassolo earthen pan, dish; see cassolette
Words nearby cassoulet
Cassivelaunus, cassock, cassolette, Casson, cassone, cassoulet, cassowary, casspir, cast, castable, cast about
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How to use cassoulet in a sentence
Cassoulet, that most festive and exceptional of casseroles, bridges the gap between appetizer and entrée.
Cassouletby Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso The women behind the Silver Palate created a cassoulet that melts in your mouth.
The cassoulet of Toulouse was so good that we tried to order it in other towns.
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British Dictionary definitions for cassoulet
cassoulet
/ (ˌkæsəˈleɪ) /
noun
a stew originating from France, made from haricot beans and goose, duck, pork, etc
Word Origin for cassoulet
French, related to casse saucepan, bowl
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