terrine

The definition of a terrine is a dish made of baked clay used for serving cooked food.

(noun)

An example of a terrine is an earthenware bowl from which soup is served; a soup terrine.

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See terrine in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. an earthenware dish or casserole in which a pâté or any of various similar meat or vegetable mixtures is cooked and served
  2. the food so prepared

Origin: Fr: see tureen

See terrine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An earthenware container for cooking and serving food.
  2. Any of various dishes prepared or cooked in a terrine.

Origin:

Origin: French; see tureen

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