RAGOUT

Plat de viande, de légumes ou de poisson, coupés en morceaux et cuits dans une sauce.

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A derivative of the French verb ragoûter , meaning « to stimulate the appetite, » ragoût is a thick, rich, well-seasoned stew of meat, poultry or fish that can be made with or without vegetables.

© Copyright Barron’s Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER’S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.