FRICASSEE


Meaning of FRICASSEE in English

I. ˈfrikəˌ]sē, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ sometimes ]zē noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French, from feminine of fricassé, past participle of fricasser to fricassee, perhaps from frire to fry + casse ladle, dripping pan, kettle — more at fry , casserole

1. : a stew formerly of light-colored meat (as veal or chicken) in a light gravy

2. : a stew of meat or other foods in light or brown gravy

II. transitive verb

( fricasseed ; fricasseed ; fricasseeing ; fricassees )

: to cook as a fricassee

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