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jardiniere

jardiniere

1 9.6
A small side of cooked mixed vegetables served with meat or fish
  • noun
  • /ˌʒɑːrdɪˈnɛr/
  • Specialized
: jardinière
  • The chef prepared a colorful jardiniere to accompany the roasted lamb.

Examples

  • A traditional jardiniere often includes carrots, peas, and green beans.

  • For a healthy option, she chose grilled fish with a side of jardiniere.

  • The jardiniere was a hit at the family gathering!

  • Can you pass me the jardiniere from the table?

  • The chef prepared a colorful jardiniere to accompany the roasted lamb.

  • For a healthy option, she chose grilled fish with a side of jardiniere.

  • A traditional jardiniere often includes carrots, peas, and green beans.

Synonyms

macedoine of vegetables
vsjardiniere
8.4

A cold mix of vegetables cut into small pieces served as a salad or side

uses cooked vegetables served as a warm side or garnish
macédoine
vsjardiniere
9.9

A dish of fruit and vegetables cut into small pieces served hot or cold

focuses only on cooked vegetables served as a side or garnish

How Varied

ratatouille
9 5.4
jardiniere
  • Specialized
1 9.6
side dish
22 1.0

Surface Forms

jardiniere singular
jardinières plural

Etymology

Jardiniere comes from the French jardin 'garden', the same root as the English 'garden'. A helpful way to remember the food meaning is that a jardiniere is a mix of small vegetables 'from the garden'.