Definition of fond
(Entry 1 of 3)
2a
: prizing highly : desirous
—used with of fond of praise
b
: having an affection or liking
—used with of fond of musicfond of his nephew
3a
: foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1
a fond mother
b
: affectionate, loving
absence makes the heart grow fonder a fond embrace
4
: cherished with great affection : doted on
our fondest hopes has fond memories of their time together
fond
verb
fonded; fonding; fonds
Definition of fond (Entry 2 of 3)
fond
nounDefinition of fond (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: background, basis
2
: small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces
After searing the steak, we noted the amount of fond (the residue of browned meat that sticks to the pan), which can be deglazed for a rich, flavorful pan sauce.— Garth Clingingsmith
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The first known use of fond was in the 14th century
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