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fondu

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[fon-doo, -dyoo, fon-doo, -dyoo, fawn-dy] / fɒnˈdu, -ˈdju, ˈfɒn du, -dju, fɔ̃ˈdü /

adjective

  1. fondue.


noun

  • fondus
    plural
  1. Ballet. a slow bending of the supporting leg.

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Etymology

Origin of fondu

1840–50; < French, past participle of fondre to melt, found 3

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Sometimes Margaret made three or four slices of toast before she began the fondu, and used those in place of the crackers, and the dish was just as nice.

From A Little Cook Book for a Little Girl by Caroline French Benton

It should be only half filled, as the fondu will rise very high.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by F. L. (Fanny Lemira) Gillette

Pour the fondu into it, then sprinkle crumbs over the top.

From 365 Luncheon Dishes A Luncheon Dish for Every Day in the Year by Anonymous

The dish should be only half filled with the fondu, as it will rise very high.

From The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette by Lady Judith Cohen Montefiore

If any of the cheese fondu is left, it can be heated again with the rest of the ale for the second helping.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

Little savouries, foie-gras, or cheese fondus in paper cases are thus handed.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886 by Charles Peters

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