fondue Bourguignonne

British

/ burɡiɲɔn, ˈbʊəɡɪˌnjɒn /

noun

a dish consisting of pieces of steak impaled on forks, cooked in oil at the table and dipped in sauces

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Etymology

Origin of fondue Bourguignonne

French: Burgundy fondue

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Joe tried the fondue bourguignonne at the Swiss pavilion, sent it back for chicken instead, was even less impressed when they made Art honorary mayor of the Belgian Village.

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