bouquet garni


bou·quet gar·ni

noun \-gär-ˈnē\
plural bou·quets gar·nis\-ˈkā(z)-gär-ˈnē\

Definition of BOUQUET GARNI

: an herb mixture that is either tied together or enclosed in a porous container and is cooked with a dish but removed before serving

Origin of BOUQUET GARNI

French, literally, garnished bouquet
First Known Use: circa 1852

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