noun
bouillabaisse
BOO-yuh-bays
noun
1
A hearty fish stew from the south of France, traditionally made with several kinds of fish and shellfish, herbs, and saffron.
"The restaurant's bouillabaisse came with a side of garlicky rouille."
"She learned to make bouillabaisse on a trip to Marseille."
How to Use Bouillabaisse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic French fish and seafood stew, especially from Marseille.
Word Forms
bouillabaisses plural
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Etymology
From French bouillabaisse, from Occitan words meaning roughly "to boil" and "to lower (the heat)" — describing how the stew is cooked.