tagine

Syllable breakdown

Dictionary meaning

A North African slow-cooked stew named after the conical clay pot it is cooked in; typically contains meat, vegetables, and fruit with spices such as cumin and cinnamon.

History and origin

Arabic — 'ṭājin', from Greek 'tēganon' (flat dish).

Examples

• The Moroccan restaurant served a lamb tagine with preserved lemon and olives.