noun

tian

Tian (noun) means a shallow earthenware baking dish traditionally used in Provence, or a dish of layered baked vegetables cooked in one. Example: “She served a colourful tian of courgette, tomato, and aubergine.”

noun

A shallow earthenware baking dish traditionally used in Provence, or a dish of layered baked vegetables cooked in one.

"She served a colourful tian of courgette, tomato, and aubergine."

How to use tian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the dish itself or the vegetable bake cooked in it, associated with southern French cuisine.

Word forms

tians plural, Tians plural

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Etymology

From French, ultimately from Greek tēganon, "frying pan."

Origin: French

Rhymes for tian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tian” mean?

The word “tian” means a shallow earthenware baking dish traditionally used in Provence, or a dish of layered baked vegetables cooked in one. In plain terms, either the dish itself or the vegetable bake cooked in it, associated with southern French cuisine.

How do you use “tian” in a sentence?

Here is “tian” used in a sentence: “She served a colourful tian of courgette, tomato, and aubergine.”

What part of speech is “tian”?

“Tian” is a noun.

Where does the word “tian” come from?

The word “tian” comes from French. From French, ultimately from Greek tēganon, "frying pan.".