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Roulade - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

roulade

/ruˈleɪd/ /ruːˈlɑːd/

Definition:

A rolled dish of meat, pastry, or sponge cake filled with ingredients like cheese, jam, or vegetables.

Synonyms:

roll, spiral, swirl

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

unroll, flatten

Common Collocations:

beef roulade, spinach roulade, chocolate roulade

Derivatives:

roulades, roulading

Usage Tips:

Use "roulade" for rolled dishes in cooking or music (a vocal flourish). Ensure context clarifies the meaning.

Common Phrases:

Swiss roulade, piano roulade, vocal roulade

Etymology:

From French "rouler" (to roll), influenced by German "Roulade," referring to rolled dishes or musical flourishes.

Examples:

  • 1. The chef prepared a spinach roulade for the appetizer.
  • 2. She practiced a difficult piano roulade for her recital.
  • 3. The beef roulade was stuffed with herbs and cheese.
  • 4. He sang a melodic roulade during the opera performance.

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