word
French
confit
kon-FEE
kɒnˈfiːListen
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Syllable breakdown
confit
Dictionary meaning
Food, especially meat, slowly cooked in fat and stored in that fat.
History and origin
French confire, meaning 'to preserve'.
Examples
- Duck confit stayed tender after hours of slow cooking.
Common mispronunciations
KON-fit
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