word
julienne
joo-lee-EN
ˌdʒuːliˈɛnListen
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Syllable breakdown
julienne
Dictionary meaning
To cut food into thin matchstick strips; also the strips themselves.
History and origin
French.
Examples
- The chef asked the apprentice to julienne the carrots evenly.
Common mispronunciations
JOO-lee-een
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