foie gras

noun

ˈfwä-ˈgrä 

: the fatted liver of an animal and especially of a goose usually served as a pâté

Examples of foie gras in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regulars indulge their bistro swagger with oysters on the half shell, foie gras torchon with fig-pear marmalade, cheese souffle, brown butter skate wing, and a proper steak au poivre. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Instead, Royal Champagne Hotel's executive chef Christophe Raoux served us pumpkin soup, turkey stuffed with foie gras and truffles, and pecan pie. —Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

From sea to mountains, ingredients cover a spectrum of Okayama specialties, with creations inspired by the subtlest flavor shifts of Japan’s 72 micro-seasons (recent highlights ranged from arrowhead fish, Chinese cabbage, and foie gras to Okayama Nagi beef and turnip). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026

Trotter said his visits to foie gras farms convinced him that the force-feeding process causes the birds to suffer. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fat liver

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foie gras

• allantois
• baccarat
• chickasaw
• mackinaw
• overawe
• oversaw
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