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bouquet garni

[ boh-key gahr-nee, boo-; French boo-ke gar-nee ]

noun

, plural bou·quets gar·nis [boh-, keyz, gahr-, nee, boo-, boo-ke g, a, r, -, nee].
  1. a small bundle of herbs, as thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and the like, often tied in a cheesecloth bag and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc.


bouquet garni

/ ˈbuːkeɪ ɡɑːˈniː /

noun

  1. a bunch of herbs tied together and used for flavouring soups, stews, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bouquet garni1

From French, dating back to 1850–55; bouquet, garnish

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bouquet garni1

C19: from French, literally: garnished bouquet

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Example Sentences

Once the wine starts to boil, return the meat and its accumulated juices to the pot, and add the carrots, garlic and the bouquet garni.

Stew down the bones in one pint of water, a bouquet garni, add a little salt and white pepper to taste.

Moisten with two spoonfuls of stock, a bouquet garni, two bayleaves and a clove, pepper and salt to taste.

The adventurous, now and again, add ham or rice, vegetables or a bouquet garni.

The French wielder of the bouquet-garni, in default of more bloodthirsty entertainment, would be delighted by them.

Remove the bouquet garni, and serve on a deep platter with broth and all.

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