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 vegetablesPeople Are Reading
Origin and Etymology of julienne
French, short for potage à la julienne, probably from Julienne woman's name
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julienne
verb
ju·li·enne
Definition of julienne
julienned
;julienning
transitive verb
: to slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks wash and julienne the carrots
First Known Use of julienne
circa 1930
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