word
French
flambé
flahm-BAY
flɑːmˈbeɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
flambé
Dictionary meaning
A cooking technique in which alcohol is added to a hot pan and ignited to produce a burst of flames, burning off the alcohol and creating caramelised flavours.
History and origin
French — 'flamed'.
Common mispronunciations
FLAM-bayflam-BEE
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