cassoulet
[ kas-uh-ley; French ka-soo-le ]
/ ˌkæs əˈleɪ; French ka suˈlɛ /
noun
a white-bean stew of French origin, often containing pork, mutton, garlic sausage, and preserved goose or duck.
Origin of cassoulet
1925–30; < French < Provençal (Languedoc) diminutive of
cassolo earthen pan, dish; see
cassolette
Words nearby cassoulet
cassivelaunus,
cassock,
cassolette,
casson,
cassone,
cassoulet,
cassowary,
casspir,
cast,
cast about,
cast adrift
Example sentences from the Web for cassoulet
Cassoulet, that most festive and exceptional of casseroles, bridges the gap between appetizer and entrée.
Cassouletby Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso The women behind the Silver Palate created a cassoulet that melts in your mouth.
The cassoulet of Toulouse was so good that we tried to order it in other towns.
Europe from a Motor Car |Russell Richardson
British Dictionary definitions for cassoulet
cassoulet
/ (ˌkæsəˈleɪ) /
noun
a stew originating from France, made from haricot beans and goose, duck, pork, etc
Word Origin for cassoulet
French, related to
casse saucepan, bowl