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noun
A French approach to cookery, contrasted with "cuisine classique" (classical cuisine), that is typified by its lighter, more delicate dishes and emphasis on presentation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Broader terms: haute cuisine
noun
a school of French cooking that uses light sauces and tries to bring out the natural flavors of foods instead of making heavy use of butter and cream
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cuisine, culinary art
History
Unadapted borrowing from French nouvelle cuisine (“new cuisine”).
