Escoffier

Es·cof·fier

[es-kaw-fyey]
noun
Georges Au·guste [zhawrzh oh-gyst] , 1846–1935, French chef and author of cookbooks.
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Escoffier (French ɛskɔfje) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(Georges) Auguste (oɡyst). 1846--1935, French chef at the Savoy Hotel, London (1890--99)

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