terrine
noun/təˈriːn/
Frequency rank: #19,680 most common English word
Meaning
A type of pâté or forcemeat cooked and served in a loaf-shaped earthenware dish.
Example sentence
The chef prepared terrine filled with layers of duck, pork, and pistachios for the dinner party.
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