Bolognese
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An Italian sauce made from ground meat and tomato, originating in Bologna. countable, uncountable
- 2 A native or inhabitant of the city of Bologna, capital and largest city of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, or the surrounding metropolitan city. collective, countable
"The victorious enemie marched towards Bolognia: And it is likely that the Pope and his aſſociates would haue done their beſt to haue diuerted him from that deſigne, fot it is certaine that Philip who had ſent for him from Tuſcanie, did openly fauour the Bologneſes."
- 3 A dish served with bolognese. countable, uncountable
"Handmade pasta bolognese."
- 4 A dog of a small breed of the bichon type, originating in Italy.
"Although their appearance might suggest that they are playful and rather happygolucky dogs, Bologneses are among the most serious and intelligent of breeds."
- 1 Of, from or relating to the city of Bologna, capital and largest city of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, or the surrounding metropolitan city. not-comparable
- 2 Of a pasta sauce, made from minced veal, pork and beef, onions, garlic, tomato, bay leaf, carrot and celery and wine. not-comparable
- 3 Of a pasta sauce, made from minced meat, tomato and any combination of other ingredients. broadly, not-comparable
Example
More examples"Matthew's recipe for spaghetti bolognese is always a hit with his dinner guests."
Etymology
From Italian bolognese (literally “from Bologna”).
From Italian bolognese.
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