confit

Syllable breakdown

Sounds like

Say 'kon-FEE' — the final 't' is silent.

Dictionary meaning

Meat slowly cooked and preserved in its own fat; also fruit preserved in sugar.

History and origin

French — past participle of 'confire' (to preserve).

Examples

• Duck confit — slow-cooked in its own fat until tender — is a staple of French bistro cooking.