rillett
noun
ril·lett
\rə̇ˈlet\
variants: or
rillette
\rə̇ˈlet\Definition of rillett
-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 — more at rule
First Known Use: 1858
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