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quenelle

Quenelle (noun) means a light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.

noun
1
A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.
2
An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.
3
A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand, in a manner similar to an inverted Nazi salute.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French quenelle, from German Knödel. Doublet of knaidel.

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What is the meaning of quenelle?

"quenelle" (noun) means a light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.

What are the different meanings of quenelle?

"quenelle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached; 2. An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons; 3. A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand, in a manner similar to an inverted Nazi salute.

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