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fondue
noun fon·due \fän-ˈdü, -ˈdyü, ˈfän-ˌ\
: a dish that people prepare for themselves at the table by putting small pieces of food (such as bread, meat, or fruit) in a hot liquid (such as melted and flavored cheese or melted chocolate)
Full Definition of FONDUE
1
: a dish similar to a soufflé usually made with cheese and bread crumbs
2
a (1) : a preparation of melted cheese (as Swiss cheese and Gruyère) usually flavored with white wine and kirsch (2) : a dish that consists of small pieces of food (as meat or fruit) cooked in or dipped into a hot liquid <beef fondue> <chocolate fondue> b : a chafing dish in which fondue is made
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Variants of FONDUE
fon·due also fon·du \fän-ˈdü, -ˈdyü, ˈfän-ˌ\
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Origin of FONDUE
French fondue, from feminine of fondu, past participle of fondre to melt, from Old French — more at found
First Known Use: 1829
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