Fumets

/ˈfjuːmɛts/ noun

Definition

Plural of fumet; multiple batches or types of concentrated stocks.

Etymology

French pluralization of 'fumet' adapted into English, preserving the '-et' ending and adding standard English '-s'.

Kelly Says

Cooking terminology shows how language preserves cultural expertise—French culinary terms like 'fumets' became international standards because French cuisine was historically the most prestigious.

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