rillett

noun ril·lett

variants: or rillette \rə̇ˈlet\

Definition of rillett

plural -s

: highly seasoned potted pork

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Origin and Etymology of rillett

French rillette, diminutive of rille piece of pork, from Middle French, dialect variant of reille board, plank, lath, from Latin regula rule, straightedge

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First Known Use: 1858

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