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/fɑndjˈu/ /fˈɑndˌu/ Listen

noun

Fondu, Fondue n.

(Cookery) A dish made of cheese, eggs, butter, etc., often seasoned with kirsch and white wine, melted together, and usually used as a dip for pieces of bread.

(Cookery) A dish consisting of pieces of solid food cooked in or dipped into a hot sauce; as, beef fondue.

adjective

fondue adj. (Also spelled fondu) Melted.

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