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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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Words nearby chiffonade
chield, Chiengmai, Ch'ien Lung, chiffchaff, chiffon, chiffonade, chiffonier, chiffonnière, chifforobe, Chifley, chigetai
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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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