Puree (noun)

A smooth paste made from vegetables, fruits or legumes that has been mashed or sieved.

Origin:

The word puree comes from the french word "purée" meaning "mashed" or "sieved", which in turn comes from the latin word "purgare" meaning "to cleanse". it refers to a smooth paste made from vegetables, fruits or legumes, that has been mashed or sieved.

Examples:

1. The soup was thickened with a puree of potatoes.
2. The baby was fed a puree of carrots and apples.
3. Puree can be used as a thickener in many dishes.
4. The puree of tomatoes is the base of many sauces.
5. Fruit puree can be used as a natural sweetener in baking.