Word
gras
/ˈɡɹæs/
Definition
adj. thick or fatty. In legal or formal contexts, it describes something that is very rich or oily.
adj. possessing a high fat content; oily or greasy. Borrowed from French, it appears in specific legal or culinary phrases to describe texture or composition.
Examples
“The chef prepared a gras pâté for the guests.”
“In certain legal jurisdictions, the term appears in 'foie gras' regulations to define the minimum fat percentage required.”
“The document detailed the production of 'foie gras', emphasizing the specific feeding processes that result in the characteristic gras texture of the liver.”
Examples
simple
“The chef prepared a gras pâté for the guests.”
contextual
“In certain legal jurisdictions, the term appears in 'foie gras' regulations to define the minimum fat percentage required.”
complex
“The document detailed the production of 'foie gras', emphasizing the specific feeding processes that result in the characteristic gras texture of the liver.”
Usage
Primarily used in French loan phrases or specific legal-culinary definitions; often follows the noun it modifies in French-derived terms.
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