Definition of julienne
1a : a preparation or garnish of food that has been cut into thin strips a julienne of leeksb : food (such as meat or vegetables) that has been cut into thin strips
2 : a consommé containing vegetables cut into thin strips
julienne
orjulienned
adjective garnished with julienne carrots a salad of julienned vegetablesFrom the M-W Editors
Recent Examples of julienne from the Web
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Grate beets on large holes of a box grater or cut into fine julienne.
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For the pickled red onion, julienne ¼ of a medium red onion and set aside.
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Kimberly Williams was at a back counter, transforming 50 pounds of carrots into delicate julienne sticks.
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De-core Brussels sprouts and julienne so they are sliced very thin.
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Order: Frita (comes with onions, ketchup and julienne potatoes), an order of Miami’s best churros and a batido de mamey (mamey shake).
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For the vegetable filling, cut each vegetable into thin julienne strips.
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Bake green cabbage and onions together in the oven, then julienne for the slaw.
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The six kids are an odd, angry crew, making a fine julienne of Beverly’s tender nerves.
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Origin and Etymology of julienne
French, short for potage à la julienne, probably from Julienne woman's name
julienne
Definition of julienne
julienned
;julienning
transitive verb
: to slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks wash and julienne the carrots
Recent Examples of julienne from the Web
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The actual, day-to-day Republican agenda was largely absent from the race, as Gianforte worked on the margins and super PACs julienned the Democratic nominee over his personal finances.
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First Known Use of julienne
circa 1930
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