RILLETTES


Meaning of RILLETTES in English

[ 'ri:jɛt ]

■ plural noun [treated as sing. or plural ] pâté of minced pork or other light meat, seasoned and combined with fat.

Origin

Fr., dimin. (plural) of OFr. rille 'strip of pork'.

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