steak au poivre

noun

-(ˌ)ōˈpwävr(ᵊ),

-v(rə)

: a steak that has had coarsely ground black pepper pressed into it before cooking, is served with a seasoned sauce, and is often flambéed with cognac

Word History

Etymology

French au poivre with pepper

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