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Definition of cassoulet

cassoulet

/ˌkæs.uːˈleɪ/
cas · sou · let
Plural:cassoulets
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• noun

1

A rich, slow-cooked French stew traditionally originating in the Languedoc region, made with white beans and various meats such as pork sausage, duck or goose confit, and sometimes mutton.

Example

"During our trip to Toulouse, we warmed ourselves against the winter chill with a steaming bowl of hearty cassoulet."

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cast
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Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'cassoulet', derived from the Occitan word 'caçolet', which refers to the 'caçòla'—the traditional deep, round earthenware pot in which the dish is baked.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cassoulet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cassoulet
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