julienne

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒuːlɪˈɛn/

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