- bouquet garni
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/boh kay" gahr nee", booh-/; Fr. /booh ke gannrdd nee"/, pl. bouquets garnis /boh kayz" gahr nee", booh-/; Fr. /booh ke gannrdd nee"/.a small bundle of herbs, as thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and the like, often tied in a cheesecloth bag and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc.[1850-55; < F; see BOUQUET, GARNISH]
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▪ culinary seasoningbundle or faggot of herbs that is added to a soup, stew, sauce, or poaching liquid to give flavour. It is removed before the dish is served. The classic bouquet garni consists of sprigs of parsley and thyme and a bay leaf, tied together if fresh or wrapped in cheesecloth if dried. Celery, garlic, fennel, orange peel, and marjoram are common additions.* * *
Universalium. 2010.