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potage

 

[ หˆpษ’tษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Potage refers to a thick soup or stew made by boiling vegetables, meat, or fish in a savory stock or water. The term can also encompass various forms of purรฉed soups. Historically, potage was a staple in French cuisine and brought warmth and nourishment to the table, especially during colder months. It is typically hearty and often served as a main course with bread. The variety of ingredients used in potage allows for a wide range of flavors and textures, making it a versatile dish in many cultures.

Synonyms

broth, pottage, soup, stew

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed a warm bowl of potage on a chilly night.
  • She prepared a delicious vegetable potage for the family dinner.
  • The potage was thick and flavorful, perfect for soaking up with bread.
  • He garnished the potage with fresh herbs just before serving.

Translations

Translations of the word "potage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sopa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pรผree

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ธใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท potage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ potaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงorba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํƒ€์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polรฉvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polievka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต“ๆฑค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ juha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸorba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ potaje

Etymology

The word 'potage' has its origins in Middle French from 'potage', which itself comes from the Latin 'pottฤญcus', a form derived from 'pottus', meaning 'a pot'. This etymology reflects the cooking method; potage has traditionally been prepared by simmering ingredients in a pot. In the medieval period, potage was a fundamental element of sustenance, especially in France, where peasants relied on it as an economical, nutritious dish. Over the centuries, the preparation and variety of potage evolved. In modern culinary contexts, potage can refer to any thick, creamy soup, gaining a reputation for its ability to showcase seasonal ingredients, while the basic concept remains rooted in the historical practices of cooking and sharing communal meals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,606, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.