Etymology

pinçage

Today it means: A mixture of mirepoix and tomato or tomato paste, sautéed and used in cooking. Full definition →

French pinçage
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  1. French · borrowed frompinçage
  2. English todaypinçage

From French pinçage, in reference to how the tomatoes stiffen or 'pinch' up as they cook.

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