Definition of bouillabaisse
1 : a highly seasoned fish stew made with at least two kinds of fish
2 : potpourri 2
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My son took a couple of unrelated Lego kits and mixed them up into a surreal bouillabaisse.
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Origin and Etymology of bouillabaisse
French
First Known Use: 1855
BOUILLABAISSE Defined for English Language Learners
bouillabaisse
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Definition of bouillabaisse for English Language Learners
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: a stew made with strong spices and two or more kinds of fish
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: a mixture of different kinds of things
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