ju·li·enne
ˌjü-lē-ˈen
ˌzhü-
1
a
: a preparation or garnish of food that has been cut into thin strips
a julienne of leeks
b
: food (such as meat or vegetables) that has been cut into thin strips
2
: a consommé containing vegetables cut into thin strips
julienne
adjective
or julienned
ˌjü-lē-ˈend
ˌzhü-
garnished with julienne carrots
a salad of julienned vegetables
julienned; julienning
: to slice (food) into thin strips about the size of matchsticks
wash and julienne the carrots
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“Julienne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/julienne. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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