petite marmite

[ puh-teet mahr-mahyt, mahr-meet ]

noun

1. an aromatic broth made from meat, vegetables, and seasonings, served in the pot in which it has cooked.
2. a small marmite for cooking and serving this soup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of petite marmite¹

1905–10; < French: literally, little pot

Example Sentences

Soup needs nothing with it (if you do not choose split pea which needs croutons, or petite marmite which needs grated cheese).

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A petite marmite, please; then Ill see what more I want, she heard herself saying at last.

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Petite Marmite—Soup cooked and served in a small earthenware or metal receptacle or pot.

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Special earthern petite marmite pots are carried at the large stores, and are preferable to tureens for serving.

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