Brillat-Savarin

biographical name

Bril·​lat-Sa·​va·​rin brē-ˈyä-ˌsa-və-ˈraⁿ How to pronounce Brillat-Savarin (audio)
-ˈsa-və-rən
Anthelme 1755–1826 French gastronome

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“Brillat-Savarin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brillat-Savarin. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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