An idea with a different meaning from its literal meaning - The phrases âsweaty palmsâ or âtwinkling eyesâ have come to mean more than the fact that your palms are sweaty or your eyes have a twinkle in them.
Chiffonade (. [Êi.fÉ.nad]) is a chopping technique in which herbs or leafy green vegetables (such as spinach and basil) are cut into long, thin strips. This is accomplished by stacking leaves, rolling them tightly, then slicing the leaves perpendicular to the roll.
2. a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish. 3. a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus. 4. a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband. 5. fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members. Familiarity information: FILLET used as a noun is common.. a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus. 4. a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband. 5. fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members. Familiarity information: FILLET used as a noun is common.