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mirepoix
(mire|poix)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪəˌpwɑː/
noun
a mixture of sautéed chopped vegetables used in various sauces.
Origin:
French, named after the Duc de
Mirepoix
(1699–1757), French general
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