In French, the word Ã©touffÃ©e means smothered. ÃtouffÃ©e can be made using different shellfish, the most popular version of the dish being Crawfish ÃtouffÃ©e, although shrimp is also used. Originally Ã©touffÃ©e was a popular dish in the Acadiana area surrounding Breaux Bridge.
acropolis. 1  the citadel or high fortified area of an ancient Greek city. 2  the Acropolis, the citadel of Athens and the site of the Parthenon.
classical antiquity. noun. ancient times in the Greek and Roman world, esp. from Homer to the fall of the Western Roman Empire; also anything of or pertaining to this time period. Examples from the Web for classical antiquity. Historical Examples.