coq au vin
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of coq au vin
1935–40; < French: literally, cock with wine
Example Sentences
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These chicken thighs braised in red wine take inspiration from the French coq au vin.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2023
The sly skill she employs when Child enthuses over making coq au vin is worthy of a nomination all by itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
For the uninitiated, coq au vin is chicken parts braised in wine, with brandy, onions, carrots, mushrooms and bacon.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
On a gourmet Tour de France, try boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin in Burgundy, bouillabaisse in Marseille, quenelles in Lyon, and buckwheat crepes in Brittany.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2020
We sat down frequently to coq au vin, prime ribs au jus, and cotelette Milanese with all the trimmings.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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