julienne

[ joo-lee-en; French zhy-lyen ]

/ ˌdʒu liˈɛn; French ʒüˈlyɛn /

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adjective

(of food, especially vegetables) cut into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces.

noun

a clear soup garnished, before serving, with julienne vegetables.

verb (used with object), ju·li·enned, ju·li·en·ning.

to cut (something, especially a vegetable) into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces: I spent a half hour julienning the carrots.

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Origin of julienne

1835–45; <French, generic use of Julienne woman's name

Words nearby julienne

Julian Alps, Julian calendar, Julian Day, Julian of Norwich, Julie, julienne, Juliet, Juliet cap, Julius, Julius Caesar, Julius I

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How to use julienne in a sentence

To prepare the garnishes, julienne the cucumbers, roughly chop the peanuts, if using, thinly slice the scallions on a bias and coarsely chop the cilantro.
This take on bang bang chicken is spicy, sour and quick enough for a weeknight|Daniela Galarza|July 8, 2021|Washington Post
The depth of cut is adjustable to multiple settings, but there is no julienne blade.
The Chef's Secret Weapon|Chad Ward|November 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Julienne soup is served with strips of vegetables in it, as I may tell you in some subsequent lesson.
A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery|Juliet Corson
One Sunday morning Julienne surprised the people by appearing in church and publicly asking pardon for her wrong-doing.
Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land, Complete|Charles M. Skinner

I am reminded of an epicure who starved to death for want of seasoning in his Julienne.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914|Various
Mademoiselle Julienne begged her lady to share the repast, reminding her that she would need all her strength.
A Modern Telemachus|Charlotte M. Yonge
So, down here where there were few he came, and built his cabin, with his Pierre and his Julienne.
The White Desert|Courtney Ryley Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for julienne

julienne

/ (ˌdʒuːlɪˈɛn) /

adjective

(of vegetables) cut into thin shreds

noun

a clear consommé to which a mixture of such vegetables has been added

Word Origin for julienne

French, from name Jules, Julien, or Julienne

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