Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patte
Noun
/pɑt/
Definition
A French word typically referring to the paw of an animal, especially in the context of its use in culinary terms such as ‘patte’ de foie gras.
Examples
- The chef prepared a delicious dish with duck patte as the main ingredient.
- We observed the footprints left by the patte of a rabbit in the soft earth.
Meaning
In culinary terminology, ‘patte’ can signify specific types of animal feet, particularly in dishes that make use of certain textures or flavors from the feet of animals. In a biological context, it simply refers to the foot or paw of an animal.
Synonyms
- paw
- foot
- claw
