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chiffonade

[ shif-uh-neyd, -nahd ]
/ ˌʃɪf əˈneɪd, -ˈnɑd /

adjective

a mixture of finely cut vegetables, herbs, or the like, for use in soups, salads, etc.

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Origin of chiffonade

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at chiffon, -ade1

Words nearby chiffonade

chield, Chiengmai, Ch'ien Lung, chiffchaff, chiffon, chiffonade, chiffonier, chiffonnière, chifforobe, Chifley, chigetai
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British Dictionary definitions for chiffonade

chiffonade
/ (ˌʃɪfəˈnɑːd) /

noun

finely shredded leaf vegetables used as a base for a dish or as a garnish
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