foie gras

noun

: the fatted liver of an animal and especially of a goose usually served as a pâté

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There are 9 different types of foie gras served with a decorative flair, including an outrageously delicious foie gras crème brulé. Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Guests lingered over foie gras on brioche and decadent mousse au chocolat, unwinding after a long day of shows. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 The chicken liver churro is inspired by how cold foie gras was a staple of fine dining, and how foie gras pairs well with something sweet and maybe a little bitter. Andy Wang, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 To start, smaller plates include a Kaluga caviar macaroon with Champagne citrus crema and dill; a Hudson Valley foie gras tart topped with Fuji apple gelee, pine nuts, and feuilletine; and winter truffle ricotta gnudi with maitake mushroom and buttery greens. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foie gras

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fat liver

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foie gras was in 1818

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“Foie gras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foie%20gras. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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