julienne

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

adjective

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

noun

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

verb (used with object)

, ju·li·enned, ju·li·en·ning.

1. to cut (something, especially a vegetable) into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces:

   I spent a half hour julienning the carrots.

julienne

/ ˌdʒuːlɪˈɛn /

adjective

1. (of vegetables) cut into thin shreds

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of julienne¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of julienne¹

French, from name Jules, Julien, or Julienne

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Post

The depth of cut is adjustable to multiple settings, but there is no julienne blade.

From The Daily Beast

Julienne soup is served with strips of vegetables in it, as I may tell you in some subsequent lesson.

From Project Gutenberg

One Sunday morning Julienne surprised the people by appearing in church and publicly asking pardon for her wrong-doing.

From Project Gutenberg

I am reminded of an epicure who starved to death for want of seasoning in his Julienne.

From Project Gutenberg

Mademoiselle Julienne begged her lady to share the repast, reminding her that she would need all her strength.

From Project Gutenberg

So, down here where there were few he came, and built his cabin, with his Pierre and his Julienne.

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