pâté de foie gras
noun
pâ·té de foie gras
(ˌ)pä-ˌtā-də-ˌfwä-ˈgrä 
(ˌ)pa-ˌtā-
plural pâtés de foie gras
(ˌ)pä-ˌtā(z)-də-ˌfwä-ˈgrä
(ˌ)pa-ˌtā-
: a pâté of fat goose liver and usually truffles sometimes with added fat pork
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In the series, monbazillac often plays the role traditionally assigned Sauternes – as a companion to such equally flavorful dishes as tarte tatin, fresh strawberries and most especially pate de foie gras studded with truffles.
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“Pâté de foie gras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20foie%20gras. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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