bouillon

[boo l-yon, -yuh n; French boo-yawn]

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noun

a clear, usually seasoned broth made by straining water in which beef, chicken, etc., has been cooked, or by dissolving a commercially prepared bouillon cube or cubes in hot water.

Origin of bouillon

1650–60; < French, equivalent to bouill(ir) to boil¹ + -on noun suffix

Can be confusedbouillon bullion

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Related Words for bouillon

porridge, puree, chowder, bouillon, concoction, distillation, fluid, splash, elixir, brew, bowl, potpourri, stock, potage, gumbo, decoction, pottage, vichyssoise, borscht, dishwater

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Historical Examples of bouillon

Eventually each of them dipped a piece of bread into the soup to taste the bouillon.
L'Assommoir
Emile Zola
Liquid bouillon,—not jellied,—should be drunk from the bouillon cup.
The Etiquette of To-day
Edith B. Ordway
Oysters on the half-shell and bouillon served in cups are the first two courses.
Social Life
Maud C. Cooke
Next, plain plates and cups of bouillon are served, with gold teaspoons.
Social Life
Maud C. Cooke
Serve the bouillon in cups, and be sure that it is very hot.
Social Life
Maud C. Cooke

British Dictionary definitions for bouillon

bouillon

noun

a plain unclarified broth or stock

Word Origin for bouillon

C18: from French, from bouillir to boil 1

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Word Origin and History for bouillon

1650s, from French bouillon (11c.), noun use of past participle of bouillir "to boil," from Old French bolir (see boil (v.)).