First Known Use: circa 1706
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tureen
noun tu·reen \tə-ˈrēn, tyu̇-\
: a deep bowl with a cover that is used for serving food (such as soup)
Full Definition of TUREEN
1
: a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (as soup) are served
2
: casserole 1
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Origin of TUREEN
French terrine, from Middle French, from feminine of terrin of earth, from Vulgar Latin *terrinus, from Latin terra earth — more at terrace
Rhymes with TUREEN
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TUREEN Defined for Kids
tureen
noun tu·reen \tə-ˈrēn\
Definition of TUREEN for Kids
: a deep bowl from which food (as soup) is served
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