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