rillettes: Meaning and Definition of

ril•lettes

Pronunciation: (ri-lets' Fr. rē-yet'), [key]
— n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) French Cookery.
  1. an appetizer made usually of pork or goose meat that is diced, seasoned, cooked, and then pounded or ground to the consistency of a spread.
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