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Definition of terrine
terrine
/təˈriːn/
ter · rine
Plural:terrines
terrine Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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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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 Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terrine