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fondu

American  
[fon-doo, -dyoo, fon-doo, -dyoo, fawn-dy] / fɒnˈdu, -ˈdyu, ˈfɒn du, -dyu, fɔ̃ˈdü /

adjective

  1. fondue.

noun

plural

fondus

  1. Ballet. a slow bending of the supporting leg.

Etymology

Origin of fondu

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

Example Sentences

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But do you know Camembert from Caerphilly, and your cheese burger from your cheese fondu?

From BBC

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

We long for the appetite of a Dando, for the digestion of the bird of the desert, to recommence our meal, from the soup to the fondu.

From Project Gutenberg

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