noisette

American  

[nwah-zet, nwa-zet] / nwɑˈzɛt, nwaˈzɛt /

noun

plural

noisettes

1. a loin, fillet, or other lean section of meat.

   an entrée of lamb noisettes.

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noisette British  

/ nwɑːˈzɛt /

adjective

1. flavoured or made with hazelnuts

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noun

1. a small round boneless slice of lamb from the fillet or leg

2. a chocolate made with hazelnuts

Etymology

Origin of noisette

1890–95; < French: a round, rather thick slice of fillet or loin of lamb or mutton, diminutive of noix choice part of a cut of meat, literally, nut, kernel < Latin nucem, accusative of nux; see -ette

Example Sentences

This April there were shouts of “Aurélie, resign!” after Alu performed in “La Bayadère,” Noisette said, but Alu achieved the rank in the next performance.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

Philippe Noisette, a dance journalist for Paris Match and Les Echos, said in a telephone interview that “everybody was surprised” by Dupont’s departure, especially at such short notice.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

“When it comes to other white popular characters — like James Bond or Spider-Man or whoever — we roll those names off easy because they have those opportunities. Black actors don’t get that,” Noisette said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021

The Noisette Plan, a previous effort launched 20 years ago, had some success but ended in foreclosure.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2021

The Musk Rose, R. Moschata, seed parent of the Noisette, is perhaps more widely spread than any other rose over the face of the earth.

From Roses and Rose Growing by Kingsley, Rose Georgina