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chiffonade

noun chif·fo·nade \ˌshi-fə-ˈnād, -ˈnäd\

Definition of CHIFFONADE

:  shredded or finely cut vegetables or herbs used especially as a garnish
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Origin of CHIFFONADE

French chiffonnade, from chiffonner to crumple, from chiffon
First Known Use: 1877

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