Provençal

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adjective

Pro·​ven·​çal ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl How to pronounce Provençal (audio)
ˌprä-vən-,
 sense 1 also  prə-ˈven(t)-səl
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Provence or the people of Provence
2
or Provençale : cooked with garlic, onion, mushrooms, tomato, olive oil, and herbs
scallops Provençal

Provençal

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noun

Pro·​ven·​çal ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl How to pronounce Provençal (audio)
ˌprä-vən-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Provence
2
: occitan
especially : the dialect of Occitan spoken in Provence

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French, from Provence Provence

First Known Use

Adjective

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Provençal was in 1589

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Cite this Entry

“Provençal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Proven%C3%A7al. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Provençal

noun
Pro·​ven·​çal
ˌpräv-ən-ˈsäl,
ˌprōv-
1
: a person born or living in Provence
2
Provençal adjective
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