fines herbes

(fēn zĕrb′, fēn ĕrb′)

pl.n.

Finely chopped herbs, specifically parsley, chives, tarragon, and chervil, mixed together and used as a seasoning.

[French : fines, feminine pl. of fin, fine + herbes, pl. of herbe, herb.]

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fines herbes

(French finz ɛrb)

pl n

(Cookery) a mixture of finely chopped herbs, used to flavour omelettes, salads, etc

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fines herbes

(ˈfin ˈɛrb, ˈɜrb)

n.pl.

finely chopped mixed herbs used as flavoring.

[1840–50; < French]

fines herbes

A mixture of finely chopped chervil, chives, parsley and tarragon.

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fines herbes - a mixture of finely chopped fresh herbs; "an omelet flavored with fines herbes"

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