a vegetable casserole made of tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, etc, fried in oil and stewed slowly
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ra•ta•touille
(rat′ə to̅o̅′ē, -twē′; Fr. ra ta to̅o̅′yə),USA pronunciation n.
- Fooda vegetable stew of Provence, typically consisting of eggplant, zucchini, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, served hot or cold.
- French
- 1875–80
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