Tavernesque
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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