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julienne

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒuːlɪˈɛn/

Definition of julienne

noun

a portion of food cut into short, thin strips:a julienne of vegetables

verb

[with object]

cut (food) into short, thin strips: to julienne squashes, cut thin peelings into strips an eighth of an inch wide

Origin:

early 18th century (originally as an adjective designating soup made of chopped vegetables, especially carrots): French, from the male given names Jules or Julien, of obscure development