au poivre Hear it!

au poivre definition

au poi·vre (ō pwäv′rə)

coated with crushed black peppercorns, sautéed, and usually flamed with brandy and served with a sauce steak au poivre

Etymology: Fr, lit., with pepper

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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