/ˈpɜːri/ (PUR-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sweet, thick paste made from cooked and mashed root vegetables, particularly sweet potatoes or parsnips.

“The recipe called for a generous helping of purree to add richness to the dish.”

2. verb

To cook or mash root vegetables into a purree.

“She spent the morning purreeing the sweet potatoes for the holiday dinner.”