English Explanatory Dictionary

foie gras

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fattened liver of geese or ducks, used for gourmet cooking.

Pronunciation

/ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ en-us-foie gras.ogg

Word forms

foie gras foies gras

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French foie gras (literally “fat liver”).

Synonyms

foie

Related words

pâté de foie gras fatty liver

Derived words

faux gras foie
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