coq au vin

noun

ˌkōk-ō-ˈvan How to pronounce coq au vin (audio)
ˌkäk-ō-, 
ˌkōk-ō-ˈvaⁿ How to pronounce coq au vin (audio)
ˌkäk-ō-
: chicken cooked in usually red wine

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There’s not enough to do anything of substance, like a coq au vin or, my favorite, brisket bourguignon. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026 The leaves flavor favorites such as coq au vin and stifado (a classic Greek beef stew). — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025 Food and drink The picanha sharing plate and coq au vin at Cavalier are both worth ordering, depending on your protein preference. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026 For $55 a person, experience the Napoleonic splendor of the Palace Arms, its steak frites or coq au vin and butterscotch caramel cream for dessert. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coq au vin

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Etymology

French, cock with wine

First Known Use

circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coq au vin was circa 1938

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