Provençale

[ proh-vuh n-sahl, -ven-, prov-uh n-, -en-; French praw-vahn-sal ]

/ ˌproʊ vənˈsɑl, -vɛn-, ˌprɒv ən-, -ɛn-; French prɔ vɑ̃ˈsal /

Cookery.

adjective

(sometimes lowercase) cooked, usually in olive oil, with garlic, tomatoes, onions, and herbs.

noun

Also called Provençale sauce. a thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings cooked in oil.

Origin of Provençale

1835–45; < French (à la) provençale in the Provençal manner

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Examples from the Web for provencale

The good lady was a Provencale, and her passions had been lively.
A Woman of Thirty|Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for provencale

Provençale

/ (ˌprɒvɒnˈsɑːl, French prɔvɑ̃sal) /

adjective

(of dishes) prepared with garlic, oil, and often tomatoes

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