chiffonade Syllabification: (chif·fo·nade)Pronunciation: /ˌSHifəˈnād, -ˈnäd/ (also chiffonnade)Definition of chiffonade noun a preparation of shredded or finely cut leaf vegetables, used as a garnish for soup. Origin:French, from chiffonner 'to crumple'chiffonade in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of chiffonade in the British & World English dictionary