n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ra- ˌ ta- ' tw ē , ˌ rä- ˌ tä-, - ' tü- ē
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from blend of ratouiller to disturb, shake and tatouiller to stir
Date: circa 1877
: a seasoned stew made of eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers, squash, and sometimes meat