brunoise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very fine dice. A method of cutting vegetables, usually to the dimensions of 2 mm or less, by julienning and then cutting many times at a 90-degree angle to the julienne.
  2. A mixture of leeks, celery, carrots and sometimes turnips chopped in this way.
verb
  1. To cut (vegetables) very finely by julienning and then cutting many times at a 90-degree angle to the julienne.

Pronunciation

/bɹʊˈnwɑːz/ /bɹuːˈnwɑːz/ /bɹuˈnwɑz/ /bɹunˈwɑ/

Word forms

brunoise brunoises brunoising brunoised

Etymology

From French brunoise.

Related words

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