word
French
julienne
zhoo-lee-EN
ˌdʒuːliˈɛnListen
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Syllable breakdown
julienne
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Dictionary meaning
A technique of cutting food into thin matchstick strips.
History and origin
French — possibly named after the cook Julien or the month of July (when vegetables were first cut this way).
Examples
- Julienne the carrots and courgette so they cook evenly in the stir-fry.
Common mispronunciations
joo-lee-ENJOO-lee-en
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