papillote
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pa·pil·lote

noun \ˌpä-pē-ˈyōt, ˌpa-\

Definition of PAPILLOTE

: a greased usually paper wrapper in which food (as meat or fish) is cooked

Origin of PAPILLOTE

French, from papillon butterfly
First Known Use: 1818

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