pot-au-feu

[ paw-toh-fœ ]
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nounFrench Cooking.
  1. a dish of boiled meat and vegetables, the broth of which is usually served separately.

Origin of pot-au-feu

1
1785–95; <French: literally, pot on the fire

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British Dictionary definitions for pot-au-feu

pot-au-feu

/ (French pɔtofø) /


noun
  1. a traditional French stew of beef and vegetables

  2. the large earthenware casserole in which this is cooked

Origin of pot-au-feu

1
literally: pot on the fire

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