bouquet garni

Definition

A bundled mixture of herbs or dried herbs used as a flavouring for stews, soups, and sauces.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bouquet garni (literally “garnished bouquet”).

Example Sentences

• "In the past, the bouquet garni was a prescribed mixture of thyme, bay leaf, and parsley. But thankfully the traditional formula has changed as cooking methods have become less regimented."