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brunoise

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /bɹʊˈnwɑːz/
  • UK: /bɹuːˈnwɑːz/
  • US: /bɹuˈnwɑz/
  • US: /bɹunˈwɑ/
  • rhymes with -ɑːz

1

noun

Meaning 1

A very fine dice. A method of cutting vegetables, usually to the dimensions of 2 mm or less, by julienning and then cutting many times at a 90-degree angle to the julienne.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A mixture of leeks, celery, carrots and sometimes turnips chopped in this way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To cut (vegetables) very finely by julienning and then cutting many times at a 90-degree angle to the julienne.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from French brunoise.