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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.

Nearby words

  1. chield,
  2. chiengmai,
  3. chiffchaff,
  4. chifferobe,
  5. chiffon,
  6. chiffonier,
  7. chiffonnière,
  8. chifforobe,
  9. chifley,
  10. chigetai

Origin of chiffonade

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at chiffon, -ade1
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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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Word Origin and History for chiffonade

chiffonade

n.

also chiffonnade, food preparation technique, 1877, from French chiffonade, from chiffon (see chiffon) + -ade. In reference to the condition of the leafy stuff after it is so treated.

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