Meaning & use

Tapenade

noun·Everyday

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A Provençal spread or paste made from chopped olives, capers, and olive oil, often with anchovies.

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She spread the tapenade on toasted baguette slices for the appetizer.

A jar of black olive tapenade sat next to the cheese board.

A note on using this word

The word comes from the Provençal 'tapeno,' meaning caper, one of its key ingredients.

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