SINCE 1828
à la king
adjective
\ ˌä-lə-ˈkiŋ
, ˌa-lə-\
, ˌa-lə-\
Definition of à la king
: served in a cream sauce with mushrooms and pimiento or green peppers
chicken à la king
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