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matelote

Syllabification: (mat·e·lote)

Pronunciation: /ˌmatlˈōt, matˈlōt/

Definition of matelote

noun

a dish of fish in a sauce of wine and onions.

Origin:

French, from à la matelote, literally 'mariner-style', from matelot 'sailor' (see matelot)

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Definition of matelote in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

maté
mate ¹
mate ²
matelassé
matelot
matelote
mater
mater dolorosa
materfamilias
materia medica
material

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