roulade

American  

[roo-lahd] / ruˈlɑd /

noun

1. a musical embellishment consisting of a rapid succession of tones sung to a single syllable.

2. a slice of meat rolled around a filling of minced meat and cooked.

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roulade British  

/ ruːˈlɑːd /

noun

1. a slice of meat rolled, esp around a stuffing, and cooked

2. an elaborate run in vocal music

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Etymology

Origin of roulade

1700–10; < French: a rolling, equivalent to roul ( er ) to roll + -ade -ade ¹

Example Sentences

Sprinkle the top of the roulade with the cocoa powder, then cut the cake into thick slices to serve.

From Seattle Times

Chicken thigh roulade, chicken pâté and soups are also served, with a black sugar crème brûlée as the finale.

From New York Times

Bill also has Germany, and he makes a very fancy-looking trout roulade with white asparagus.

From Salon

Chicken is not your friend here, and I say that as someone who likes chicken roulade and loves chicken tagine — when they’re done right.

From Washington Post

A Swiss roll — which also answers to the name “jelly roll” or “roulade” — is a rolled sponge cake filled with either whipped cream, jam or frosting.

From Washington Post