Cochon De Lait (Noun)
Meaning
Whole young pig suitable for roasting.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The specialty of the restaurant was a slow-roasted cochon de lait served with root vegetables and herbs.
- At the holiday feast, the family traditionally serves a whole cochon de lait, a time-honored recipe passed down through generations.
- A whole cochon de lait stuffed with aromatics and apples was the centerpiece of the banquet table.
- Cochon de lait, slow-cooked over an open flame, is a beloved dish in many Louisiana households.
- For special occasions, the local butcher offers pre-order whole cochon de lait for customers to roast at home.