Definition of julienne
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a preparation or garnish of food that has been cut into thin strips
a julienne of leeks
b
: food (such as meat or vegetables) that has been cut into thin strips
2
: a consommé containing vegetables cut into thin strips
julienne
verb
julienned; julienning
Definition of julienne (Entry 2 of 2)
: to slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks
wash and julienne the carrots
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The first known use of julienne was in 1841
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