noun

ragout

ruh-GOO/ræˈɡuː/

A well-seasoned stew of meat, vegetables, or fish.

The bowl holds a steaming ragout of beef, mushrooms, and carrots.

Ragout: rustic bowl of rich well-seasoned stew with tender beef chunks, mushrooms, carrots and herbs in thick brown sauce, subtle steam, appetizing realistic still life.

Etymology

rOld Frenchback, again

+aOld Frenchto

+goutLatintaste

The pieces suggest bringing taste back: French ragoûter meant “awaken the appetite.” The stew’s name presents it as a highly seasoned dish that stimulates the appetite.

In context

BBnana Cooks0:00

today I am making some lamb stew also known as ragout

Lamb Stew/ Ragout d'agneau.

More examples

She serves mushroom ragout over creamy polenta.
Fresh herbs and garlic flavor this fish ragout.
The menu includes two hearty ragouts, one with lamb and one without meat.

Forms

ragout · ragouts

Similar words

stew: Stew is broader and does not emphasize generous seasoning.
fricassee: Fricassee usually features meat in a light or creamy sauce.