word
chiffonade
shif-oh-NAHD
ˌʃɪfəˈnɑːdListen
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Syllable breakdown
chiffonade
Dictionary meaning
A technique of cutting leafy herbs or vegetables into thin ribbon-like strips.
Examples
- A chiffonade of fresh basil was scattered over the pasta just before serving.
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