Queen scallop or quin. These are smaller and sweeter than pilgrim or great scallops and fished in deeper waters. They are more difficult to come by but, like the pilgrims, have white meats and red corals.

Var is a départment in coastal Provence, the capital of which is Draguignan.

A type of seaweed

Vaucluse is a department in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.

Vin de Qualité Supérieur. These are wines which are rather low down the wine ratings.

Veal. Calf now usually living on a diet of grass.

"Veal in the style of Custine." Veal cutlets with a mushroom coating or stuffing, dipped in egg and breadcrumbs, fried and served with tomato sauce.

"Veal in the style of Vienna." A slice of veal dipped in egg and breadcrumbs and then fried.

"Veal Cordon Bleu." Escalope of veal stuffed with ham and cheese.

Young calf around 5-6 months old and living on a mixed diet of milk and grass. The flesh is a little more coloured than that of the veau de lait, and with a little more flavour.