Here is the requested information on "fumet":
Parts of Speech:
Noun
Definitions:
- A highly flavored stock made by simmering fish bones and other ingredients, used as a base for fish soups and sauces.
- A strong odor or scent, especially one that is unpleasant.
Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈfyuːmeɪ/
- UK: /ˈfjuːmeɪ/
Origin and Usage:
The word "fumet" comes from the French word "fumer," which means "to smoke." It was originally used in French cuisine to refer to a highly flavored stock made by simmering fish bones and other ingredients. The term has since been adopted into English culinary language and is commonly used to refer to fish stock or a strong odor or scent.
Synonyms:
- Broth
- Stock
- Aroma
- Smell
- Scent
Related Words:
- Fumer
- Fumed
- Fumer
- Fumes
- Fumer
Example Sentences:
- The chef prepared a delicious fish soup using a fumet made from fresh fish bones.
- The fumet from the nearby factory was so strong that it made her eyes water.