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MIREPOIX
Etymology
Noun
mirepoix (countable and uncountable, plural mirepoix)
A combination of diced onions, carrots, celery and herbs sautéed in oil or butter as used in French cooking.
(figurative) A mixture.
Synonyms
• (cuisine): sofrito / soffrito / sofritto / soffritto
Source: Wiktionary
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