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bouillabaisse definition

bouilla·baisse (bo̵̅o̅′yä bes′, -bās′; bo̵ol′yə-)

noun

  1. a stew of various fish, crustacean shellfish, vegetables, and seasonings: the broth is served over bread slices, often with a spicy garlic sauce, and the fish and vegetables are served alongside
  2. any of various similar stews or soups

Etymology: Fr < Prov boulh-abaisso, lit., boils and settles < bouli (Fr bouillir), to boil + abaissa (Fr abaisser): see abase

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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