cavayard

/kævəˈjɑːrd/ or /kæˈvæjɑːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fish preserve or a dish made from pickled fish, typically herring, in a spiced vinegar sauce.

“The French delicacy, cavayard, was a staple at the medieval banquet.”

2. proper noun

Cavayard, a commune in the Dordogne department in southwestern France.

“After visiting the village of Cavayard, we stopped by the nearby medieval castle.”

Synonyms

  • fish preserve
  • pickled fish

Antonyms

  • fresh fish
  • raw fish