MATELOTE


Meaning of MATELOTE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ ma-t ə - ' l ō t, mat- ' l ō t

Function: noun

Etymology: F, literally, sailor's wife, from matelot

Date: circa 1723

: a stew made usually of fish in a seasoned wine sauce

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