Provençal
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1Pro·ven·çal

adjective \ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl, ˌprä-vən-, sense 1 also prə-ˈven(t)-səl\

Definition of PROVENÇAL

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Provence or the people of Provence
2
or Pro·ven·çale : cooked with garlic, onion, mushrooms, tomato, olive oil, and herbs <scallops Provençal>

Origin of PROVENÇAL

Middle French, from Provence Provence
First Known Use: 1589

2Pro·ven·çal

noun \ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl, ˌprä-vən-\

Definition of PROVENÇAL

1
: a native or inhabitant of Provence
2
: occitan; especially : the dialect of Occitan spoken in Provence

First Known Use of PROVENÇAL

1600

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