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fon·​dante potatoes | \ ˈfänˌdant- \

Definition of fondante potatoes

: potato balls or ovals that are first half cooked in water and then braised in butter

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History and Etymology for fondante potatoes

French fondante, feminine of fondant, present participle of fondre

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“Fondante potatoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondante%20potatoes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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