Tavernesque

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Reminiscent of a tavern.

    "The new menu is also more down-to-earth, with no foie gras or chanterelle-crayfish risotto, but more tavernesque dishes like a rib-eye white bean chili (fiery, with lots of beef bits), sizzling hot in a little covered casserole."

Example

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"The new menu is also more down-to-earth, with no foie gras or chanterelle-crayfish risotto, but more tavernesque dishes like a rib-eye white bean chili (fiery, with lots of beef bits), sizzling hot in a little covered casserole."

Etymology

From tavern + -esque.

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