fricandeau

or fric·an·do

[ frik-uhn-doh, frik-uhn-doh ]

noun

, plural fric·an·deaus, fric·an·deaux [frik, -, uh, n-dohz, frik-, uh, n-, dohz].

1. a loin of veal, larded and braised, or roasted.

fricandeau

/ ˈfrɪkənˌdəʊ /

noun

1. a larded and braised veal fillet

Word History and Origins

Origin of fricandeau¹

1700–10; < French, Middle French, equivalent to fric ( asser ) to fricassee (with -asser taken as a suffix) + -ande noun suffix ( viand ) + -eau diminutive suffix (≪ Latin -ellus; -elle )

Word History and Origins

Origin of fricandeau¹

C18: from Old French, probably based on fricassee

Example Sentences

"There's fricandeau of veal, calf's-head collops, tripe à—" here she stopped short, confused at the shocking word.

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I tell you I'm nothing but a huge fricandeau; you may cut me in slices, and take me out piecemeal.'

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The garçon had taken away the fricandeau, and served us with poulet roti.

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Bring me some of this fricandeau with chiccory, waiter, and a pint of Beaune; fried potatoes too.

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This treacherous feast began with a sirloin of beef, a fricandeau of veal, and a stewed carp with stuffing.

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