coq au vin

[Fr. kawk aw van]

coq au vin

[Fr. kawk aw van]
noun French Cookery.
chicken stewed in a sauce of wine, diced pork, onions, garlic, and mushrooms.

Origin:
1935–40; < French: literally, cock with wine
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Coq au vin is always a great word to know.
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coq au vin (kɔk o vɛ̃)
 
n
chicken stewed with red wine, onions, etc
 
[literally: cock with wine]

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