noun
aspic
Aspic (noun) means a meat or fish jelly.
noun
1
A meat or fish jelly.
2
A dish in which ingredients are set into a gelatine, jelly-like substance made from a meat stock or consommé.
3
An asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.
4
A light cannon firing a two-pound ball.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French aspic, from Latin aspis, and possibly influenced by French basilic (“basilisk”). The culinary sense may come from association with the snake due to the traditional colors and cold temperature of aspic, in addition to the fact that the gelatin was often molded in a shape similar to a coiled snake.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of aspic?
"aspic" (noun) means a meat or fish jelly.
What are the different meanings of aspic?
"aspic" has 3 main meanings: 1. A meat or fish jelly; 2. A dish in which ingredients are set into a gelatine, jelly-like substance made from a meat stock or consommé; 3. An asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.