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terrine

Syllabification: (ter·rine)
Pronunciation: /təˈrēn/
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Definition of terrine

noun

  • a meat, fish, or vegetable mixture that has been cooked or otherwise prepared in advance and allowed to cool or set in its container, typically served in slices.
  • a container used for a terrine, typically of an oblong shape and made of earthenware.

Origin:

early 18th century (denoting a tureen): from French, literally 'large earthenware pot', from terrin 'earthen'. Compare with tureen

terrine in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of terrine in the British & World English dictionary