This is the 5539th most frequent Dutch word.
marengo
"Marengo" refers to a culinary style in Dutch, originating from "Chicken Marengo," a dish prepared with tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
Here, 'marengo' is used as part of the culinary term 'à la marengo', referring to a specific style of cooking or preparing food with tomatoes, garlic, and other ingredients.
De chef-kok bereidde kip à la marengo voor het speciale diner.
The chef prepared chicken à la marengo for the special dinner.
In this sentence, 'Marengo' refers to a location, specifically the site of a significant historical battle led by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Napoleon won de Slag bij Marengo in 1800.
Napoleon won the Battle of Marengo in 1800.
Here, 'marengo' is used as a color denomination, describing a specific hue of dark gray.