Etymology

navarin

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French navarin
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  1. French · borrowed fromnavarin
  2. English todaynavarin

Borrowed from French navarin, probably from navet (“turnip”), a traditional ingredient. However, a connection with the 1827 Battle of Navarino has been suggested. (See Wikipedia.)

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