bouillabaisse

/ˌbuːjəˈbeɪs/
noun
  1. A traditional French fish stew or soup made with various types of fish, shellfish, vegetables, and herbs, often served with bread and a spicy sauce.
    • She learned to make bouillabaisse from her grandmother, who grew up in Marseille.
    • For dinner, we ordered a steaming bowl of bouillabaisse filled with shrimp, mussels, and chunks of white fish.
    • The restaurant's bouillabaisse is famous for its rich saffron broth and fresh seafood.
  2. A mixture or combination of different things, often used figuratively to describe a diverse blend.
    • His speech was a bouillabaisse of ideas, mixing politics, science, and humor.
    • The city's culture is a bouillabaisse of traditions from many immigrant communities.
    • The festival was a bouillabaisse of music, art, and food from around the world.
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