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morue

cod (fish)

noun moh-RU Rare

Usage Note

Morue is the standard French word for Atlantic cod, a fish central to French Atlantic and Caribbean cuisine. In Quebec and older slang, morue is also a highly offensive insult for a woman; learners should be aware of this in casual contexts. La brandade de morue is a classic Provençal cod dish.

Examples

"Elle prépare une brandade de morue pour le dîner."

Natural Translation

She is making a brandade de morue for dinner.

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