n.
Pronunciation: k ō n- ' f ē , ko ̇ n-, kän-
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Old French, preparation, preserves, from past participle of confire to prepare ― more at COMFIT
Date: 1951
1 : meat (as goose, duck, or pork) that has been cooked and preserved in its own fat
2 : a garnish made usually from fruit or vegetables that are cooked until tender in a seasoned liquid