See Also: Portugaise(dictionary)

Plantagenet (iou) and Portugaise (iou)


Plantagenet (iou)



Plantagenet noun & adjective. L16.
[Latin planta genista lit. 'sprig of broom', said to have been worn as a crest by the Plantagenets and the origin of their name.]
A. noun. Any of the kings of England from Henry II to Richard III. L16.
b. adjective. Designating or pertaining to (any of) these kings. M19.

Portugaise (iou)



Portugaise noun & adjective. M19.
[French (fem.) = Portuguese.]
A. noun.
Cookery. a la Portugaise, according to Portuguese style, spec. with tomato, onion, or garlic. M19.
= Portuguese oyster s.v. PORTUGUESE adjective. M20.
b. adjective. Cookery. Of Food: prepared a la Portugaise. M20.