terrine

 
Pronunciation: /təˈriːn/

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 salmon terrine [mass noun]: wedges of terrine
  • 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