Meaning of the word confit in English

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confit

US /koʊnˈfiː/
UK /kɒnˈfiː/
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Noun

1.

meat (especially duck or goose) cooked slowly in its own fat and preserved in it

Example:
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The restaurant is famous for its duck confit.
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She prepared a delicious pork confit for dinner.
2.

a fruit or vegetable preserved in sugar or vinegar

Example:
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We had onion confit as a side dish.
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Cherry confit is often served with cheese.