cac·cia·to·re \ˌkächəˈtōrē\adjective alsocac·cia·to·ra\-rə\; orcac·cia·to·ri\-rē\ Etymology: Italian cacciatore, literally, hunter, from cacciato (past participle of cacciare) + -ore -or : simmered or stewed with herbs and other seasonings < chicken cacciatore >