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Fumet
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Fumet, n. [Cf. F. fumier dung, OF. femier, fr. L. fimus dung.].
The dung of deer. B. Jonson.
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.]
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