CONFITS

Definition

CONFITS Confits are preserved foods, typically meats, that have been cooked slowly in fat and then stored in the same fat for flavor and preservation. Root meanings: - Confits (plural): preserved foods cooked in fat - Confiting (ing): the act of preserving food by cooking it in fat - Confited (ed): preserved by slow cooking in fat - Confiter (er): one who prepares preserved foods cooked in fat - Confitest (est): the most well

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 7 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word CONFITS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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