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rissole

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ris·​sole | \ rə̇ˈsōl, ˈriˌs- \
plural -s

Definition of rissole

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: minced meat or fish covered with pastry and fried in deep fat

rissolé

adjective
ris·​so·​lé | \ ˈrisəlē \

Definition of rissolé (Entry 2 of 2)

: browned by frying in deep fat rissolé potatoes

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History and Etymology for rissole

Noun

French, from Middle French roissole, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin russeola, from Latin russeus reddish, from russus red

Adjective

French, from past participle of rissoler to brown by frying in deep fat, from rissole

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“Rissole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rissole. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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