An alternative spelling of consommé; a clear, refined broth made by simmering meat, bones, and vegetables, then clarifying it.
French spelling variant of consommé, from French 'consommer' meaning 'to perfect' or 'complete.' This represents the incomplete anglicization of the French culinary term.
This spelling shows how English borrowed French cooking vocabulary but couldn't quite decide how to spell it—creating a linguistic battle between 'consomm,' 'consomme,' and 'consommé' on menus worldwide.
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