word
French
chiffonade
shif-uh-NAHD
ˌʃɪfəˈnɑːdListen
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Syllable breakdown
chiffonade
Sounds like
Say 'shif-uh-NAHD'.
Dictionary meaning
A technique of slicing herbs or leafy vegetables into very thin ribbons.
History and origin
French — 'chiffon' (rag, shred).
Examples
- Dress the salad with a chiffonade of fresh basil just before serving.
Common mispronunciations
SHIF-on-aydchif-oh-NAYD
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