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charcuterie Definition

char·cu·te·rie (s̸här ko̵̅o̅t′ə rē′; Fr s̸hȧr kü trē′)

noun

  1. sausage, ham, cold cuts of meat, pâtés, etc.
  2. a delicatessen that specializes in charcuterie

Etymology: Fr, pork butcher's shop < chair, meat + cuit, pp. of cuire, to cook

charcuterie Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Like all regions of France, it has its own gastronomic specialities including local charcuterie, wild boar, cheeses and seafood.

Adjective modifier

  • Spanish: After much deliberation we decided to start off with a platter of fabulous Spanish charcuterie.
  • excellent: Game, from the Sologne forests to the east of the region, is a common basis in the region's excellent charcuterie.
  • good: Some of the best charcuterie comes from this area, where wild pigs have gorged themselves on the fallen chestnuts.

Modifies a noun

  • product: I frequently disappoint by declaring that most French charcuterie products do not contain garlic.
  • mean: Knowing what zest, garam marsala and charcuterie mean, does this qualify you as being a gourmet?