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Fondu
1. Parts of Speech
Noun
2. Definitions
- A dish in which small pieces of food are dipped into a hot sauce or a hot cooking medium such as oil or broth.
- A ballet step in which the dancer, standing on one leg, bends the other leg and brings it in contact with the ankle or calf of the standing leg.
3. Pronunciations
- US: /fänˈdo͞o/
- UK: /ˈfɒndjuː/
4. Origin and Usage
The word "fondu" comes from the French word "fondue," which means "melted." It originated in Switzerland and was traditionally made with cheese. Today, fondu can refer to any dish in which small pieces of food are dipped into a hot sauce or cooking medium. The ballet step "fondu" is also of French origin.
5. Synonyms
6. Related Words
- Found
- Funds
- Funky
- Fused
- Fussy
7. Example Sentences
- She made a delicious fondu with melted cheese and bread.
- The ballet dancer performed a perfect fondu during the show.