Meaning & use
paupiettes
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“paupiettes” is a form of “paupiette”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounusually pluralspecialist
Thin slices of meat or fish rolled around a filling and cooked, often served with a sauce.
Grammar: Usually used in the plural because the dish comes as several small rolls; the singular 'paupiette' is rare but exists.
Patterns
- paupiettes of something
- a plate of paupiettes
The menu listed veal paupiettes with wild mushrooms and a cream sauce.
She ordered the fish paupiettes, which were rolled with herbs and poached gently.
For the main course, the chef prepared paupiettes of sole stuffed with spinach.
Word forms
| singular | paupiette |
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Common combinations
- veal paupiettes
- The veal paupiettes were tender and full of flavor.
- fish paupiettes
- Fish paupiettes make an elegant starter for a dinner party.
- paupiettes of sole
- Paupiettes of sole are a classic French dish.
- stuffed paupiettes
- The stuffed paupiettes were served with a light tomato sauce.
Synonyms and how they differ
Practice
Chef Bernard prepared _____ of veal with a mushroom stuffing.
Choose one answer.
The plural 'paupiettes' is the usual form for the dish, especially when several rolls are served. The singular 'paupiette' is rare and would sound odd here; the possessive forms do not fit the grammar.
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