chiffonade

[ shif-uh-neyd, -nahd ]

/ ˌʃɪf əˈneɪd, -ˈnɑd /

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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

How to use chiffonade in a sentence

Let it sit for a few hours in the fridge, toss again, then top with a chiffonade of basil.
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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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