adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ pr ō - ˌ vän- ' säl, ˌ prä-v ə n-, sense 1 also pr ə - ' ven(t)-s ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Provence Provence
Date: 1589
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of Provence or the people of Provence
2 or Pro · ven · çale : cooked with garlic, onion, mushrooms, tomato, olive oil, and herbs <scallops Provencal >