word
French
bouquet garni
boo-KAY gar-NEE
buːˈkeɪ ɡɑːrˈniːListen
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Syllable breakdown
bouquetgarni
Dictionary meaning
A bundle of herbs tied together or wrapped in cheesecloth, used to flavour stocks, soups, and stews during cooking and removed before serving.
History and origin
French — 'garnished bouquet'.
Common mispronunciations
BOO-kay GAR-neeboo-KET gar-NEE
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