quenelle
English
/kəˈnɛl/
noun
Definitions
- (culinary) A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.
- (culinary) An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.
- A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand.
Etymology
Borrowed from French quenelle derived from German Knödel (dumpling).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Knödel
Gloss
dumpling