relevé

[ rel-uh-vey; French ruhluh-vey ]

noun

, Ballet.

1. a rising up onto full point or half point from the flat of the feet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of relevé¹

1925–30; < French: literally, raised, past participle of relever; relieve

Example Sentences

They are always served cold as a relevé or entrée, but most generally they are used for lunch or supper.

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Dish the meat with carrot, turnip, and leek around it, and serve it as a relevé.

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A fish served whole is always a relevé; in pieces, it is an entrée.

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