Ragout: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฒ
ragout
[ rรฆหษกuห ]
french cuisine
A highly seasoned stew of meat and vegetables.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Would you like to try the beef ragout?
- She cooked a delicious chicken ragout for dinner.
general
A mixture or assortment; a medley.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The party was a ragout of different cultures and traditions.
- Her outfit was a ragout of colors and patterns.
Translations
Translations of the word "ragout" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ensopado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Ragout
๐ฎ๐ฉ ragout
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะณั
๐ต๐ฑ gulasz
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใฐใผ
๐ซ๐ท ragoรปt
๐ช๐ธ ragรบ
๐น๐ท ragout
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ragรบ
๐ธ๐ฐ ragรบ
๐จ๐ณ ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ ragu
๐ฎ๐ธ ragout
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ raqu
๐ฒ๐ฝ ragรบ
Etymology
The word 'ragout' originated from the French word 'ragoรปter', which means 'to revive the taste'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, primarily used in the context of highly seasoned stews. Over time, the meaning expanded to include a mixture or assortment of different elements. 'Ragout' continues to be associated with rich and flavorful dishes, both in culinary and figurative contexts.
See also: ragamuffin, ragged, rags.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,251, 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.
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