word
French
en papillote
on pah-pee-YOT
ɒn ˌpæpɪˈjɒtListen
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Syllable breakdown
enpapillote
Sounds like
Say 'on pah-pee-YOT'.
Dictionary meaning
A method of cooking food in a sealed parcel of parchment paper, retaining steam and juices.
History and origin
French — 'en papillote' (in a parcel, in a butterfly — because the parchment puffs up).
Examples
- The fish was cooked en papillote with lemon, herbs, and a splash of white wine.
Common mispronunciations
en PAP-ih-loton pap-ee-LOT
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