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

This year, the New Year’s Eve tasting menu, which starts at $925 a person and features tuna tartare, foie gras terrine and ravioli, will be served across fewer courses than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Her schedule listed a 30-minute walk-through at the pier with the mayor, followed by a nail salon appointment and dinner at Bleu Provence, which serves wagyu short ribs and seared foie gras.

From Salon

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

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

From Salon