Meaning & use
cochon de lait
A whole roasted suckling pig, or an outdoor party centered on roasting one, in Cajun tradition.
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The whole neighborhood gathered for a cochon de lait to celebrate the harvest.
They slow-roasted the cochon de lait over an open pit for most of the day.
A note on using this word
Cochon de lait is French for "suckling pig" and is closely associated with Cajun communities in Louisiana.
Words with a similar meaning
pig roast
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