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noisette

[ nwah-zet; French nwa-zet ]

noun

, plural noi·settes [nwah-, zets, nw, a, -, zet].
  1. a loin, fillet, or other lean section of meat:

    an entrée of lamb noisettes.



noisette

/ nwɑːˈzɛt /

adjective

  1. flavoured or made with hazelnuts


noun

  1. a small round boneless slice of lamb from the fillet or leg
  2. a chocolate made with hazelnuts

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Word History and Origins

Origin of noisette1

1890–95; < French: a round, rather thick slice of fillet or loin of lamb or mutton, diminutive of noix choice part of a cut of meat, literally, nut, kernel < Latin nucem, accusative of nux; -ette

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Word History and Origins

Origin of noisette1

from French: hazelnut

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Example Sentences

The distinctive characteristic of the true Noisette is blooming in clusters.

The union, probably accidental, seems to have been with the Tea Rose or the Noisette.

Jaune of Smith (Yellow Noisette), straw-color, large and full.

The Noisette and Chinese roses were in great beauty, as well as some fine Magnolias.

It is true that the Casse Noisette suite is always applauded, but it is a trifling work compared with his best.

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