Provençale

[ proh-vuhn-sahl, -ven-, prov-uhn-, -en-; French praw-vahn-sal ]

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

Cooking.

Save This Word!

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.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of Provençale

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

Words nearby Provençale

provascular tissue, prove, proven, provenance, Provençal, Provençale, Provence, Provence rose, provender, provenience, proventriculus

How to use Provençale in a sentence

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

British Dictionary definitions for Provençale

Provençale

/ (ˌprɒvɒnˈsɑːl, French prɔvɑ̃sal) /

adjective

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012