Main Entry: ra·ta·tou·ille

Pronunciation: \ˌra-ˌta-ˈtwē, ˌrä-ˌtä-, -ˈtü-ē\

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from blend of ratouiller to disturb, shake and tatouiller to stir

Date: circa 1877

: a seasoned stew made of eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers, squash, and sometimes meat