tournure

Meanings

• noun

  Form or shape given to something, especially a piece of food.

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Variants

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Cyril Tourneur , Tourneur

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Etymology

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From Old French tourner, 'to turn'.

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Trivia

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1. In French cuisine, 'tournure' is often used to refer to a white sauce made with butter, egg yolks, and white stock.

2. The word 'tournure' is also used in the context of turning or shaping something, as in the case of tournés, which are potato pancakes that are shaped into rounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sauce: A liquid or semi-liquid condiment, typically one that is served with food.

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In French cuisine, 'tournure' refers to a sauce made from white stock, butter, and egg yolks, which is used to coat and enrich meats and poultry.

How to Memorize "tournure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a chef turning and shaping a piece of meat with a sauce made from white stock, butter, and egg yolks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tournure' with the idea of shaping or forming something, especially in the context of French cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'tournure' comes from the Old French word 'tourner', which means 'to turn'.

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