Is galantine a common word in everyday English?

No, it is quite rare. You are more likely to see it in menus, cookbooks, or food writing.

What is the difference between galantine and terrine?

A galantine is usually a boneless bird or meat, stuffed and rolled. A terrine is often a loaf-shaped dish made in a mold.

Is galantine served hot or cold?

It is usually served cold, often sliced.

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galantine

/ˈɡæl.ən.taɪn/

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noun

A boneless chicken, duck, or other meat, stuffed, poached or baked, then served cold in slices. It is often coated with aspic or jelly.

We served a chicken galantine at the party.
The galantine was sliced cold for lunch.

Adinary Nuance

A galantine is more specific than a pâté, terrine, or cold meatloaf. It is usually a whole boneless bird or meat, carefully stuffed and served in slices. Writers choose it when they want a precise word for an elegant, old-style dish.

In other languages

Vietnamese: thịt cuộn
Spanish: rollo de carne
Chinese: 肉卷
Japanese: ガランティーヌ
Korean: 고기 롤

Etymology

Galantine came into English from French in the 18th century. The French word is linked to older words for a stuffed or decorated dish.

Common phrases

chicken galantinefish galantineserve galantine cold

Synonyms

poultry roll meat roll terrine

Related words

aspic pâté terrine charcuterie

Frequently asked questions

Is galantine a common word in everyday English?: No, it is quite rare. You are more likely to see it in menus, cookbooks, or food writing.
What is the difference between galantine and terrine?: A galantine is usually a boneless bird or meat, stuffed and rolled. A terrine is often a loaf-shaped dish made in a mold.
Is galantine served hot or cold?: It is usually served cold, often sliced.