coq au vin

noun

ˌkōk-ō-ˈvan How to pronounce coq au vin (audio)
ˌkäk-ō-
ˌkōk-ō-ˈvaⁿ How to pronounce coq au vin (audio)
ˌkäk-ō-
: chicken cooked in usually red wine

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The morning menu of crepes, salmon on buckwheat blinis, super smoothies, and acai bowls flips to French-Austrian bistro classics later on, including crispy artichoke, coq au vin with spaetzle, and a showpiece bouillabaisse—plus desserts such as a baked apple and a baba with orange sorbet. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 This collection spans timeless classics like ratatouille, salade niçoise, and croque monsieur, alongside modern, unfussy updates—think banana pudding–inspired Paris-Brest and coq au vin made in an Instant Pot. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Dec. 2025 The leaves flavor favorites such as coq au vin and stifado (a classic Greek beef stew). Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025 Pick up suppers like chicken pot pie, classic lasagna and coq au vin to enjoy later or snack on one of the homemade focaccia sandwiches and Splendora’s Gelato in store. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coq au vin

Word History

Etymology

French, cock with wine

First Known Use

circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coq au vin was circa 1938

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“Coq au vin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coq%20au%20vin. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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