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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The graded shift from one color into another. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   hot cheese or chocolate melted to the consistency of a sauce into which bread or fruits are dipped wordnet
3. 3
   Alternative spelling of fondue. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
4. 4
   cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces wordnet
5. 5
   A lowering of the body by bending the knee of the supporting leg. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

fonduefondue

Example

More examples

"Let's meet at that fondu restaurant."

Etymology

Borrowed from French fondu (“melted”). Compare fondue.

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