papillote
Americannoun
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a decorative curled paper placed over the end of the bone of a cutlet or chop.
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a wrapping of foil or oiled paper in which food is cooked and served.
noun
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a paper frill around cutlets, etc
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(of food) cooked in oiled greaseproof paper or foil
Etymology
Origin of papillote
1740–50; < French, irregular derivative of papillon butterfly. See papillon
Example Sentences
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Knowing when the salmon is done is the only tricky part of en papillote preparations, but don’t stress: The fish’s fat helps guard against overcooking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Oily fish lends itself to a multitude of uses in the kitchen, from simple grilling or griddling to more elaborate dishes like tataki or papillote.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
And leave it to Minibar to serve me my first ramen en papillote.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 25, 2022
Héritage Fine Wines is offering a three-course menu featuring a choice of boeuf bourguignon, salmon papillote or vegetarian lasagna, accompanied by a glass of wine, and choice of dessert.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2018
Hair black, ill combed, and dishevelled, or knotted unbecomingly, or still worse, en papillote, and the whole person having an unwashed appearance.
From Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 by Graham, Maria
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