ragout
pronunciation
How to pronounce ragout in British English:
UK [ræˈgu:]
How to pronounce ragout in American English:
US [ræˈɡu]
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- Noun:
- well-seasoned stew of meat and vegetables
Word Origin
- ragout (n.)
- "highly seasoned meat and vegetable stew," 1650s, from French ragoût (mid-17c.), from Middle French ragoûter "awaken the appetite," from Old French re- "back" (see re-) + à "to" + goût "taste," from Latin gustum (nominative gustus); see gusto.
Example
- 1. Ragout of escargot and mushrooms , ravioli of herb butter .
- 2. I 've made a ragout of veal for dinner .
- 3. For breakfast the next day , it was gammon steak ( think jambon ) and red capsicum ragout or an excellent warm smoked salmon crepe with asparagus , or the usual eggs to order .
- 4. Would you like some more ragout ?
- 5. Pancake and beef tagliata roll with mushroom ragout and poached vegetables .