First Known Use: 1589
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1Provençal
adjective Pro·ven·çal \ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl, ˌprä-vən-, sense 1 also prə-ˈven(t)-səl\
Definition of PROVENÇAL
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Provence or the people of Provence
2
or Pro·ven·çale : cooked with garlic, onion, mushrooms, tomato, olive oil, and herbs <scallops Provençal>
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Origin of PROVENÇAL
Middle French, from Provence Provence
2Provençal
noun Pro·ven·çal \ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl, ˌprä-vən-\
Definition of PROVENÇAL
1
: a native or inhabitant of Provence
2
: occitan; especially : the dialect of Occitan spoken in Provence
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1600
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