pâté de foie gras

noun

pâ·té de foie gras | \ (ˌ)pä-ˌtā-də-ˌfwä-ˈgrä

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, (ˌ)pa-ˌtā-\

plural pâtés de foie gras\ (ˌ)pä-ˌtā(z)-də-ˌfwä-ˈgrä

How to pronounce pâtés de foie gras (audio)

, (ˌ)pa-ˌtā- \

Definition of pâté de foie gras

: 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. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "A French wine mystery: Where's the Bergerac?," 6 June 2018

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