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

Other standouts included flamed A5 wagyu topped with foie gras and melt-in-your-mouth hamachi in yuzu and soy, finished with serrano and a dollop of sriracha.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

They gawked at the pallets of foie gras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He was, for example, appalled at the force-feeding of ducks and geese to enlarge their livers to produce foie gras.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 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