Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

galantine

/ˈɡaləntiːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
galan-tine
IPA
/ˈɡaləntiːn/
10
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dish of boned, often stuffed meat (or fish) that has been boiled, and is served cold with its jelly.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old French galentine, galantine, variant of galatine, from Latin gelāta (“frozen”) + Old French -ine. Compare gelatin.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈɡaləntiːn/

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce galantine?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡaləntiːn/.
What does galantine mean?
A spiced, thickened sauce served with fish or poultry.
Where does galantine come from?
From Old French galentine, galantine, variant of galatine, from Latin gelāta (“frozen”) + Old French -ine. Compare gelatin.

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