quenelle

/kəˈnɛl/

noun

  1. 1

    A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.

  2. 2

    An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.

  3. 3

    A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand.

verb

  1. 1

    To form a quenelle.

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