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Definition of terrine

terrine

/təˈriːn/
ter · rine
Plural:terrines
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• noun

1

A rich, savory French meat loaf, similar to a pâté but typically coarser, cooked and usually served cold.

Example

"The chef prepared a rustic pork and pistachio terrine to serve as an appetizer."

2

An earthenware cooking vessel with a tightly fitting lid, traditionally used for cooking and molding forcemeat or similar dishes.

Example

"She layered the vegetables and meats directly into the ceramic terrine before baking them in a water bath."

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• Rhymes for terrine

• Nearby Words

terrify
terrifying
terrifyingly
terrine
territorial
territorially
territory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'terrine' (earthenware pot), from Old French 'terrin' (earthen), from Latin 'terrenus' (of earth), derived from 'terra' (earth).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terrine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terrine
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