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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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• Rhymes for cassoulet

• Nearby Words

casserole
cassette
cassia
cassoulet
cassowary
castanet
castle

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.

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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 Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cassoulet
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