aspic

1 of 2

noun (1)

as·​pic ˈa-spik 

obsolete

: asp entry 2

aspic

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a clear savory jelly (as of fish or meat stock) used as a garnish or to make a meat, fish, or vegetable mold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But that same history has a tendency to rub the edges off a revolutionary and seal him in the aspic of his past achievements. —Tim Blanks, CNN, 4 Oct. 2022

As if Meghan and Harry were coming over for vichyssoise and tomato aspic. —Ali Wentworth, Town & Country, 8 May 2022

For a special treat, slather your mincemeat in some aspic. —Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2021

For decades the place was synonymous with yeasty homemade rolls, chicken salad and tomato aspic. —Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 12 Aug. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle French, alteration of aspe, from Latin aspis

Noun (2)

French, literally, asp

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1530, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1777, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aspic

noun

as·​pic

ˈas-pik

: a jelly of fish or meat stock used especially to make a mold of meat, fish, or vegetables