ratatouille


ra·ta·tou·ille

noun
\ˌra-ˌta-ˈtwē, ˌrä-ˌtä-, -ˈtü-ē\

Definition of RATATOUILLE

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

Origin of RATATOUILLE

French, from blend of ratouiller to disturb, shake and tatouiller to stir
First Known Use: circa 1877

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