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à la king

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\ ˌä-lə-ˈkiŋ How to pronounce à la king (audio) , ˌa-lə- \

Definition of à la king

: served in a cream sauce with mushrooms and pimiento or green peppers chicken à la king

First Known Use of à la king

1893, in the meaning defined above

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“à la king.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%C3%A0%20la%20king. Accessed 6 Jul. 2020.

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