thermidor
/ˈθɜrmɪdɔr/
noun
- The eleventh month of the French Revolutionary calendar, lasting from about July 19 to August 17.
- Students of history learn about the Thermidorian Reaction that ended the Reign of Terror.
- The fall of Robespierre occurred on 9 Thermidor in the Year II.
- Thermidor was the hottest month in the French Revolutionary calendar.
- A dish of cooked lobster in a creamy sauce, often with cheese and mustard, served in the shell.
- She learned to make Thermidor from her grandmother's French cookbook.
- The chef prepared a classic Thermidor with a rich, golden crust.
- For our anniversary, we ordered lobster Thermidor at the fancy restaurant.