Gelees

/ʒəˈleɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gelee; a French culinary term for aspic or savory jellies used in cooking and food presentation.

Etymology

From French gelée meaning 'frozen' or 'jellied,' derived from geler (to freeze), from Latin gelare; the term was adopted into English cooking vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Gelees represent how French culinary terminology dominates fancy cooking—even English chefs use French words to make food sound more sophisticated and refined!

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