Provençale

[ proh-vuh n-sahl, -ven-, prov-uh n-, -en-; French praw-vahn-sal ]
/ ˌproʊ vənˈsɑl, -vɛn-, ˌprɒv ən-, -ɛn-; French prɔ vɑ̃ˈsal /
Cookery.

adjective

(sometimes lowercase) cooked, usually in olive oil, with garlic, tomatoes, onions, and herbs.

noun

Also called Provençale sauce. a thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings cooked in oil.

Origin of Provençale

1835–45; < French ( à la) provençale in the Provençal manner

Example sentences from the Web for provencale

  • The good lady was a Provencale, and her passions had been lively.

    A Woman of Thirty |Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for provencale

Provençale
/ (ˌprɒvɒnˈsɑːl, French prɔvɑ̃sal) /

adjective

(of dishes) prepared with garlic, oil, and often tomatoes