foie gras

American  

[fwah grah, fwah grah] / fwɑ ˈgrɑ, fwɑ ˈgrɑ /

noun

1. the liver of specially fattened geese or ducks, used as a table delicacy, especially in the form of a paste pâté de foie gras.

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foie gras British  

/ fwa ɡrɑ /

noun

1. See pâté de foie gras

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Etymology

Origin of foie gras

1810–20; < French: literally, fat liver

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• foie gras vs. pate

Example Sentences

French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, who has 10 Michelin stars, has prepared a menu for Adenot that includes lobster bisque and foie gras.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

For decades, Wylie Dufresne worked at the cutting edge of haute cuisine, dreaming up high-concept dishes like deconstructed eggs Benedict or cubes of aerated foie gras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

John L. Burton, the proudly liberal and pro-labor lawmaker who shaped California politics and policy over six decades on topics as varied as welfare, foster care, auto emissions, guns and foie gras, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

One standout, the Apple Smacks “cereal,” arrives in a custom Georgia Boy box with roasted foie gras “milk.”

From Salon • May 28, 2025

“Pate de foie gras, soupe a l’oignon, faisan sous cloche, salade endive, fromages et fruits et demi-tasse,” he said carefully, and clapped his hands again.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster