[proh-vuh
n-sahl, -ven-, prov-uhn-, -en-; Fr. praw-vahn-sal] 
Cookery.| 1. | (sometimes lowercase) cooked, usually in olive oil, with garlic, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. |
| 2. | Also called Provençale sauce. a thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings cooked in oil. |