julienne
Translation
julienne, matchstick cut
Examples
The chef cut the carrots into a fine julienne.
The chef cut the carrots into a fine julienne.
Add a julienne of bell peppers to the salad.
Add a julienne of bell peppers to the salad.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) julienne ((of sth.)) a cut of food into long thin strips The recipe calls for a julienne of carrots.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matchstick cut, shred, sliver
Etymology
From French 'julienne', a term for a soup of thinly-sliced vegetables. The origin of the name itself is uncertain, possibly from a proper name Jules or Julien.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'July-end' when you have a lot of garden vegetables to slice thinly for salads.