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ratatouille Definition

ra·ta·touille (rat′ə twē′, -to̵̅o̅′ē; -rät′ə-)

noun

a vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, flavored with garlic and basil or other herbs and served hot or cold

Etymology: Fr < ra-, intensifier + ta-, redupl. syllable + touiller, to mix < L tudiculare, to stir about < tudicula, device for crushing olives, dim. of tudes, hammer < root of tundere, to strike: see study

ratatouille Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • hot: Mix in the remaining 1 tbsp chopped parsley and serve with the hot courgette ratatouille.
  • French: French ratatouille and Greek moussaka are just two tasteful classics made with aubergine that have global appeal.

Noun used with modifier

  • courgette: Mix in the remaining 1 tbsp chopped parsley and serve with the hot courgette ratatouille.

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