noun
aspic
Aspic (noun) means a savoury jelly made from meat or fish stock.
noun
1
A savoury jelly made from meat or fish stock.
2
A cold dish in which pieces of food are set inside a clear savoury jelly.
""I don't know what you mean, Mr. Wynand," whispered Keating. His eyes fixed upon the tomato aspic on his salad plate; it was soft and shivering; it made him sick."
— Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead (1943)
3
(old use) A small poisonous snake found in Egypt.
4
(historical) A small cannon that fired a two-pound cannonball.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French aspic, from Latin aspis, and possibly influenced by French basilic ('basilisk'). The culinary sense may have arisen from the dish's association with the snake, because of the traditional colours and cold temperature of aspic, and because the gelatin was often moulded into a shape resembling a coiled snake.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of aspic?
"aspic" (noun) means a savoury jelly made from meat or fish stock.
What are the different meanings of aspic?
"aspic" has 3 main meanings: 1. A savoury jelly made from meat or fish stock; 2. A cold dish in which pieces of food are set inside a clear savoury jelly; 3. (old use) A small poisonous snake found in Egypt.
