marengo
Definition
Proper noun 1. A decisive battle: Refers specifically to the Battle of Marengo, fought on June 14, 1800, in which the French army, commanded by Napoleon Bonaparte, achieved a significant victory over Austrian forces near the village of Marengo in northern Italy.
Usage
The word "Marengo" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this historical event. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" and the word "Battle of." * Napoleon's victory at Marengo secured French control of Italy. * The Battle of Marengo was a turning point in the War of the Second Coalition.
Advanced Usage
- Culinary Term: By extension, "à la Marengo" or "Marengo" is used to describe a method of cooking, especially for chicken or veal, supposedly created for Napoleon after the battle. The dish is characterized by being cooked with tomatoes, garlic, wine, and sometimes crayfish or eggs.
- The menu featured chicken Marengo, a classic French dish.
Variants and Related Words
- Marengoan (adj): A rare adjective meaning "of or relating to the Battle of Marengo."
- The Marengoan victory had profound political consequences.
Synonyms
- Battle: A general term for a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
- Engagement: A synonym for a battle or fight.
- Victory: The act of defeating an opponent, which is the key result associated with Marengo.
Related Phrases
- The Battle of Marengo: The full, standard name for the event.
- Victory at Marengo: A common phrase highlighting the battle's outcome.
- À la Marengo: The culinary term derived from the battle's name.
Noun
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a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians
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