Grozart

/ɡroʊˈzɑːrt/ noun

Definition

A tart or preserve made with gooseberries or similar berries, especially in historical or regional cuisine.

Etymology

From Old French or similar Romance language roots, related to 'groset' and 'grozet' (types of berries and preserves). The '-art' suffix relates to a type of food preparation.

Kelly Says

This is such an obscure medieval food word that you'd probably only find it in historical cookbooks or very old English texts—it shows how every specific food once had its own precise name.

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