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    Ris (en. Laugh)

    /ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Part of the digestive system of young ruminants, used in certain cuisines.
    Veal sweetbreads are a delicate dish highly appreciated by gourmets.
    Le ris de veau est un plat délicat très apprécié des gourmets.
    Small piece of meat from this organ.
    He prepared veal sweetbreads with mushrooms.
    Il a préparé un ris de veau aux champignons.
    Dish made from this organ, often served in sauce.
    She served veal sweetbreads as a starter.
    Elle a servi un ris de veau en entrée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'risus', meaning 'burst of laughter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    veal sweetbreads
    Dish made from sweetbreads derived from a calf.
    ris de veau
    fried sweetbreads
    Sweetbreads prepared by frying, often crispy.
    ris frits

    Related Words

    offal
    Edible parts of animals other than meat.
    abats
    cuisine
    Art of preparing food.
    cuisine

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to describe a funny or laughter-prone person.
    He's too ris, always telling jokes.
    Il est trop ris, toujours à raconter des blagues.
    Refers to something light, unimportant.
    It's just ris, don't worry.
    C'est juste du ris, ne t'en fais pas.