roulade

noun

rou·​lade rü-ˈläd How to pronounce roulade (audio)
1
: a florid vocal embellishment sung to one syllable
2
: a slice of usually stuffed meat that is rolled, browned, and steamed or braised

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But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 Turducken is $175 for 20 pounds (serves 18 to 20); $195 for 26 pounds (serves 25-30), and $18 per pound for roulade (4-pound minimum). Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2015 There’s also a large-format golden amish chicken roulade stuffed with mousseline of herbs and black truffle, which Hatsatouris predicts will become a signature item on the menu. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024 Then came the salmon appetizer, which was artfully plated on porcelain tableware, followed by the beef roulade that felt hearty and comforting. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for roulade 

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, act of rolling

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roulade was in 1672

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“Roulade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roulade. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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