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fricassee Synonyms
Another word for fricassee
Choosing another word for fricassee depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A culinary dish of pieces of meat (especially poultry or veal) or vegetables that have been lightly browned, braised in stock, and served in a thick white sauce.
Usage Example
"For Sunday dinner, the chef prepared a classic chicken ragout garnished with fresh tarragon and pearl onions."
Strong
ragout
stew
• verb (Context 2)
To cut up and cook meat, poultry, or vegetables by browning them lightly and braising them in a thick, seasoned sauce.
Usage Example
"She decided to braise the rabbit with mushrooms, shallots, and a splash of dry white wine."
Strong
braise
stew
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fricassee. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fricassee