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etouffee

/ˌɛtəˈfeɪ/ noun · US
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What does etouffee mean?

noun

A spicy stew-like dish originating from Louisiana, typically made with a combination of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and a roux-based thickener.

Example

"She ordered the crawfish etouffee at the Cajun restaurant, which was served over a bed of steaming hot rice."

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