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julienne

Syllabification: (ju·li·enne)

Pronunciation: /ˌjo͞olēˈen/

Definition of julienne

noun

a portion of food cut into short, thin strips:a julienne of vegetables [as modifier]:julienne leeks

verb

[with object]

cut (food) into short, thin strips.

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