Ficelle

/fɪˈsɛl/ noun

Definition

A thin string or twine, or a long thin loaf of bread similar to a baguette.

Etymology

From French 'ficelle' meaning string or twine, derived from Latin 'filum' (thread), borrowed into English to describe both binding material and bread shapes.

Kelly Says

French bakers created such specific bread names that 'ficelle' just means 'string'—because this bread is literally shaped like a thin piece of twine, showing how direct French is!

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