Gibier

/ɡɪˈbjeɪ/ noun

Definition

Game (hunted animals); in French culinary tradition, refers to prepared game meats.

Etymology

From French gibier (game, hunted meat). This is a French culinary and hunting term that appears in English contexts when discussing French cuisine or hunting terminology.

Kelly Says

French haute cuisine has an entire category of dishes built around gibier—from roasted pheasant to venison—and French chefs consider it the ultimate refined ingredient!

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