First Known Use: 1841
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1julienne
noun ju·li·enne \ˌjü-lē-ˈen, ˌzhü-\
Definition of JULIENNE
1
: a consommé containing julienned vegetables
2
a : food (as meat or vegetables) that has been julienned b : a preparation or garnish of julienned food <a julienne of leeks>
— julienne adjective
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Origin of JULIENNE
French, short for potage à la julienne, probably from Julienne woman's name
Rhymes with JULIENNE
2julienne
verb
juliennedjulien·ning
Definition of JULIENNE
transitive verb
: to slice into thin strips about the size of matchsticks <wash and julienne the carrots>
First Known Use of JULIENNE
circa 1930
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