Definition

A type of sauce made with stock, bitter orange rind, lemon juice, and sugar, often served with duck.

Example

The chef prepared a delicious bigarade to accompany the roasted duck.

Conversation

Have you ever tried the bigarade sauce with duck?

No, I haven't, but it sounds delicious!

It's really rich and has a great balance of flavors.

I love trying new sauces, so I should definitely give bigarade a shot!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bigarade originates from the French word 'bigaradier', which refers to the bitter orange tree, derived from the Arabic 'بِغَرَادَة' (bighārādah), meaning bitter orange. The term 'bigarade' specifically refers to the fruit of this tree, known for its sour taste.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'bitter orange' from the Arabic word, and remember that 'bigarade' refers to this specific sour fruit.

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