NYT Dictionary

JULIENNE

/ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/
NounVerbJU-li-enneju-li-enne · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

A garnish of vegetables cut into long, thin strips.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French julienne (1722), from given name Jules or Julien, presumably from an otherwise unknown chef of that name. Originally used in potage julienne (“Julienne potage, soup in the manner of Jules/Julien”), meaning “soup made from thin slices”; this sense is now known as chiffonade.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

allumettebisquebouillabaissebouillonbrothchowderconsommegazpachogumbopotage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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