cacciatore

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Cacciatore

Description:

Cacciatore is an Italian term used to describe a dish that is prepared in the style of a hunter. It typically refers to a savory sauce or stew that is made with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and various herbs. Cacciatore dishes are often prepared with meat, especially chicken or rabbit, and are known for their rich flavors.

Part of Speech:

Noun, adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A dish prepared in the style of a hunter, typically a meaty sauce or stew with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs.

Example sentence: I ordered the chicken cacciatore at the Italian restaurant, and it was bursting with flavors of tomatoes and herbs.

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Sense 2:

(Adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of a hunter.

Example sentence: The cacciatore-style sauce for the pasta had a rustic and earthy taste.

Usages:

This term is commonly used in Italian cuisine to refer to dishes that are cooked with the flavors of a hunter's meal. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something relating to hunting.