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bouillon

noun
bouil·​lon | \ ˈbü(l)-ˌyän How to pronounce bouillon (audio) , ˈbu̇(l)-; ˈbu̇l-yən; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ How to pronounce bouillon (audio) \

Definition of bouillon

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: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef broadly : broth

Bouillon

geographical name
Bouil·​lon | \ bü-ˈyōⁿ How to pronounce Bouillon (audio) \

Definition of Bouillon (Entry 2 of 2)

town in the Ardennes region of Wallonia, southeastern Belgium population 5393

Examples of bouillon in a Sentence

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Add citrus, squeezing and dropping each half directly into the bouillon. CBS News, "The Dish: Chef Nina Compton shares her signature recipes," 3 Aug. 2019 For a friendly spot that the locals flock to, Hardest Hard Restaurant & Bar will fill you with dishes like fish creole, goat peleau, pigtail bouillon and grilled pork chops all served with a heaping side of rice and plantains. Anquanette Gaspard, Essence, "Live It Up: Get On Badder Than Bad at St. Lucia Carnival 2019," 9 July 2019 In an outdoor corridor, a glass patio table is set with floral-patterned china, just like when the Queen Mother dropped by and quaffed a vodka-and-beef-bouillon Bullshot with Coward. Norma Meyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "James Bond’s Jamaican roots," 13 June 2019 Add the water, oil, bouillon base and egg; mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until thoroughly incorporated, to form a slightly wet dough. Cathy Barrow, The Seattle Times, "I bake for dogs, and they eat it up: recipes for DIY dog biscuits," 23 July 2018 Ames had been developing an injection made up of phosphates, hydrolytes, nitrates, bouillons and other umami flavors. Ben Mezrich, WSJ, "The Yankees Who Brought Science to the BBQ World," 24 Aug. 2018 Choose unsalted, lower-sodium, fat-free broths, bouillons, and soups. Good Housekeeping, "Low Sodium Diet Plan: Shake the Salt Habit," 14 May 2010 By the belle epoque era, however, tastes veered upscale and bouillons faded or transformed entirely, their charming interiors left untouched while their menus became decidedly upscale. Lindsey Tramuta, New York Times, "At a Nostalgic Paris Restaurant, Food Takes a Back Seat to Fun," 16 June 2018 Add garlic, bouillon paste, and salt and bring to a simmer. Bon Appetit, "Charro Beans," 28 May 2018

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First Known Use of bouillon

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bouillon

Noun

French, from Old French boillon, from boillir to boil

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bouillon

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English Language Learners Definition of bouillon

: a clear liquid in which meat, chicken, fish, or vegetables have been cooked and which is eaten as soup or used to make sauces

bouillon

noun
bouil·​lon | \ ˈbü-ˌyän How to pronounce bouillon (audio) , ˈbu̇l-ˌyän, ˈbu̇l-yən\

Kids Definition of bouillon

: a clear soup or stock made from meat or vegetables

bouillon

noun
bouil·​lon | \ ˈbü(l)-ˌyän How to pronounce bouillon (audio) , ˈbu̇(l)-; ˈbu̇l-yən; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ How to pronounce bouillon (audio) \

Medical Definition of bouillon

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef

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