fumet

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CIDE DICTIONARY

fumet, n. [Cf. F. fumier dung, OF. femier, fr. L. fimus dung.].

The dung of deer. B. Jonson.

fumet, n. [F. fumet odor, fume of wine or meat, fr. L. fumus smoke. See Fume, n.].

The stench or high flavor of game or other meat when kept long. Swift. [1913 Webster]

fumet, n. [F.].

A high-flavored substance, such as extract of game, for flavoring dishes of food; less properly, a ragout of partridge and rabbit braised in wine. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]