étu.fé

Definitions

1. noun

a dish from Louisiana, especially a stew made with crayfish or shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and spices.

“She ordered the étouffée at the Cajun restaurant and loved it.”

2. noun

a dish of meat or vegetables cooked in a thick sauce, often served with rice.

“The étouffée was a staple at the family dinner, made with chicken and a rich tomato sauce.”

3. verb

to cook (food) by smothering or covering it with a lid.

“She learned how to étouffée the vegetables in a wok.”

4. verb

to suffocate or be stifled.

“The smoke étouffée the fire, causing it to die out.”