foie gras

noun

\ ˈfwä-ˈgrä

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Definition of foie gras

: 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 The foie gras will be on plantain brioche and slathered with soursop compote. — Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, "Why This Ambitious New Washington, DC, Restaurant Is Embracing Imperfection," 18 Mar. 2021 Add-ons include foie gras terrine ($17) and wine pairings ($40). — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, "Celebrate Valentine's Day with dinner, brunch and takeout at these Twin Cities restaurants," 29 Jan. 2021 In Cambridge, Harvest (44 Brattle St.) serves a three-course, prix-fixe brunch and dinner ($65), with fried chicken and foie gras waffles, prime rib, lamb tartare, and other delicacies, plus chocolate beignets and carrot cake. — BostonGlobe.com, "Free sandwiches after COVID-19 vaccines, Easter specials, and more," 25 Mar. 2021 Natalia Ruiz started realizing the coronavirus was going to clobber her catering business when she was forced to discard a whole refrigerator of Jabugo ham, smoked salmon and foie gras. — Washington Post, "Has covid killed trade shows? Barcelona bets on a comeback," 4 Mar. 2021 And for dessert, a savory-sweet tart with foie gras and apple jam, covered in darling slices of kumquat. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, "5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week," 5 Mar. 2021 Choose from three packages starting at $90, with tuna tataki, braised short ribs, foie gras, salmon, scallops, and desserts. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day," 5 Feb. 2021 Tournedos Rossini — blushing beef tenderloin paired with foie gras — rests on sauteed spinach alongside buttery potato puree. — Washington Post, "Fresh reasons to return to 1789, one of D.C.’s oldest restaurants," 19 Feb. 2021 Her birthday feast included a starter of foie gras, followed by capon with fragrant mushrooms. — John Leicester, Anchorage Daily News, "COVID-defying nun toasts 117th birthday with wine, prayer and baked Alaska," 11 Feb. 2021

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“Foie gras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foie%20gras. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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foie gras

noun

English Language Learners Definition of foie gras

: a food made from the liver of a goose

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