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Meaning of quenelle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
kəˈnɛl

Definitions

  1. A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.
  2. An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.
  3. A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand, in a manner similar to an inverted Nazi salute.

Equivalents

Suomi kvenelli
Français quenelle
한국어 고기완자
Nederlands quenelle

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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