à la king

adjective

\ 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

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Recent Examples on the Web The kit has six entrees to choose from, including a creamy potato soup, classic chili, white bean chili, a cheese and broccoli bake, enchilada, beans, and rice, and a creamy a la king. — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022

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7 Jul 2022

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“à la king.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%C3%A0%20la%20king. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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