quenelle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˈnɛl/
Etymology
Borrowed from French quenelle, from German Knödel. Doublet of knaidel.
Meanings
- A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.
- An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.
- A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand, in a manner similar to an inverted Nazi salute.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quenelles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
io kenelo (dumpling) · fr quenelle (dumpling) · bg кнедла (dumpling) · pl quenelle (dumpling) · nl quenelle (dumpling)