andouillet
|an - dou - il - let|
C2
/ˌæn.duːˈjeɪ/
small French sausage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andouillet' originates from French, specifically the word 'andouillette', which is a diminutive of 'andouille', meaning a type of sausage.
Historical Evolution
'andouillette' was borrowed directly from French into English culinary vocabulary, and eventually became the modern English word 'andouillet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small sausage', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small French sausage made from pork, especially the intestines, and seasoned with spices.
The chef served an andouillet with mustard sauce.
Synonyms
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