Provençal

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adjective

Pro·​ven·​çal ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl How to pronounce Provençal (audio)
ˌprä-vən-,
 sense 1 also  prə-ˈven(t)-səl
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Provence or the people of Provence
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or Provençale : cooked with garlic, onion, mushrooms, tomato, olive oil, and herbs
scallops Provençal

Provençal

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noun

Pro·​ven·​çal ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl How to pronounce Provençal (audio)
ˌprä-vən-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Provence
2
: occitan
especially : the dialect of Occitan spoken in Provence

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Noun
Inside the ballroom at American Airlines’ headquarters, the veterans exchanged war stories and dined on Provencal short ribs, lump crab cakes and apple pie topped with creamy French brie. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French, from Provence Provence

First Known Use

Adjective

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Provençal was in 1589

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“Provençal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Proven%C3%A7al. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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Provençal

noun
Pro·​ven·​çal
ˌpräv-ən-ˈsäl,
ˌprōv-
1
: a person born or living in Provence
2
Provençal adjective
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