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bonne femme

Pronunciation: /bɒn ˈfam/

Definition of bonne femme

adjective

[postpositive]
  • (of fish dishes, stews, and soups) cooked in a simple way:sole bonne femme

Origin:

French, from the phrase à la bonne femme 'in the manner of a good housewife'

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