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FOIE OIE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Poultry Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- geese breeding
1, record 1, English, geese%20breeding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des volailles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élevage d’oies
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9levage%20d%26rsquo%3Boies
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élevage de l’oie 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9levage%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Boie
correct, masculine noun
- ansériculture 3, record 1, French, ans%C3%A9riculture
correct, feminine noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élevage de l'oie et celui du canard ont beaucoup de points communs. Les deux palmipèdes sont élevés pour leur chair ou pour leur foie, lorsqu'ils sont gavés. C'est toutefois l'élevage de canards qui prédomine au Québec. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9levage%20d%26rsquo%3Boies
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de aves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ansericultura
1, record 1, Spanish, ansericultura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cría industrial de ocas y gansos para su aprovechamiento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ansericultura
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Christian Theology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Christmas Eve
1, record 2, English, Christmas%20Eve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Christmas Eve, December 24, the day before Christmas Day, is treated to a greater or a lesser extent in most Christian societies as part of the Christmas festivities. Christmas Eve is the traditional day to set up the Christmas tree, but as the Christmas season has been extended several weeks back (to Thanksgiving in the United States), many trees will have been set up for weeks. 1, record 2, English, - Christmas%20Eve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réveillon de Noël
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9veillon%20de%20No%C3%ABl
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le réveillon de Noël est constitué par la soirée du 24 décembre qui précède Noël. Il est l'occasion d’organiser un repas festif au sein des familles, car Noël restant un instant magique pour les enfants, le réveillon doit y contribuer. Ce repas est souvent constitué d’une dinde de Noël et terminé par une bûche de Noël en France. Il peut aussi s’agir d’une oie ou de foie gras. Il est souvent précédé d’un plat de fruits de mer(huîtres, etc.). Il existe aussi une tradition dite des Treize desserts, en souvenir de Jésus et de ses douze apôtres. Cette tradition vient de Provence. C'est aussi le moment de préparer les chaussettes ou les chaussures à mettre près de la cheminée ou sous le sapin de Noël pour permettre au Père Noël de livrer les cadeaux de Noël. Enfin pour les catholiques, le réveillon de Noël est suivi ou coupé par la messe de minuit qui reste encore très populaire dans l'esprit collectif, même si elle est plus souvent dite en début de soirée qu'à minuit. Au retour de la messe ou à minuit, il est de tradition qu'un enfant ajoute le personnage de l'Enfant Jésus dans la crèche pour signifier qu'il est né. À minuit, il est courant de se fêter un joyeux Noël et dans certaines familles c'est le moment d’ouvrir les cadeaux. D'autres familles attendront le lendemain matin. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9veillon%20de%20No%C3%ABl
Record 2, Key term(s)
- veille de Noël
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Teología cristiana
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Nochebuena
1, record 2, Spanish, Nochebuena
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Noche Buena 2, record 2, Spanish, Noche%20Buena
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Nochebuena se celebra el día 24 de diciembre, víspera del día de Navidad (25 de diciembre). Es la celebración cristiana del nacimiento de Jesús y las costumbres varían de unos países a otros pero es bastante común una reunión familiar para cenar y, sobre todo en los países protestantes, el hacer regalos. Es costumbre en España el cantar villancicos acompañados de la pandereta y la zambomba, así como comer turrón, mazapán, polvorones y otros dulces. En México se acostumbra presentar pastorelas, que son obras teatrales cortas -generalmente humorísticas- que tienen como argumento las vicisitudes que debe enfrentar un grupo de pastores y gente de pueblo para llegar a Belén a adorar al niño Jesús. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Nochebuena
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que, aunque ambas son correctas, se prefiere la forma "Nochebuena" a la separada "Noche Buena". 2, record 2, Spanish, - Nochebuena
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Recipes
- Restaurant Menus
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- foie gras
1, record 3, English, foie%20gras
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The enlarged liver from a goose or duck that has been force-fed and fattened over a period of 4 to 5 months. 2, record 3, English, - foie%20gras
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In general, goose liver is considered superior to duck liver; all foie gras is very expensive. At its best, it is a delicate rosy color with mottlings of beige. The flavour is extraordinarily rich and the texture silky smooth. 2, record 3, English, - foie%20gras
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Recettes de cuisine
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- foie gras
1, record 3, French, foie%20gras
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation du foie de l'oie ou du canard, hypertrophié par un engraissement méthodique de la volaille. 1, record 3, French, - foie%20gras
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Recetas de cocina
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de ganso
1, record 3, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20ganso
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- paté de hígado de ganso 1, record 3, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20h%C3%ADgado%20de%20ganso
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
- paté de oca 2, record 3, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20oca
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aunque se utilicen como sinónimos, el término ganso se refiere a una especie de aves mientras que oca es una de las razas domésticas de ganso, la cual se cría por su carne y por su hígado. 3, record 3, Spanish, - pat%C3%A9%20de%20ganso
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-05-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Lebercreme
1, record 4, English, Lebercreme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- liver cream 2, record 4, English, liver%20cream
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Duck liver cream, goose liver cream, truffled liver cream. 3, record 4, English, - Lebercreme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liver cream: literal translation. 3, record 4, English, - Lebercreme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Lebercreme
1, record 4, French, Lebercreme
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- crème de foie 2, record 4, French, cr%C3%A8me%20de%20foie
correct, feminine noun
- mousse de foie crémeux 2, record 4, French, mousse%20de%20foie%20cr%C3%A9meux
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de «Kochstreichwurst» broyée finement et fabriquée comme la «Leberpaste». 1, record 4, French, - Lebercreme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Crème de foie au balsamique, au cognac; crème de foie gras aux raisins secs; crème de foie de canard, d’oie, de volaille. 3, record 4, French, - Lebercreme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crème de foie : traduction littérale. 1, record 4, French, - Lebercreme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- goose liver 1, record 5, English, goose%20liver
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- foie d'oie
1, record 5, French, foie%20d%27oie
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Recipes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- creme of goose liver 1, record 6, English, creme%20of%20goose%20liver
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- crème de foie d’oie
1, record 6, French, cr%C3%A8me%20de%20foie%20d%26rsquo%3Boie
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Culinary Techniques
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- French cuisine
1, record 7, English, French%20cuisine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuisine: French for the art of cookery. 2, record 7, English, - French%20cuisine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Of all the genres of food, French cuisine is perhaps the most renowned in the world. While French cuisine can be traced to its roots, chefs today have developed a tendency to experiment with influences from around the world, ranging from Indian spices such as curry and Middle Eastern ones like cumin. 2, record 7, English, - French%20cuisine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques culinaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cuisine française
1, record 7, French, cuisine%20fran%C3%A7aise
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cuisine française connaît [...] des différences régionales : les régions du Nord font plutôt de la cuisine au beurre ou à l'aide de graisses animales, tandis que celles du Sud utilisent davantage d’huile. [...] même la cuisine du Sud-Ouest, célèbre pour sa gastronomie à base de foie gras et de confits, serait bénéfique : la graisse d’oie aurait des vertus insoupçonnées, qui la rendraient aussi bonne pour la santé que l'huile d’olive. 2, record 7, French, - cuisine%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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