UNUSUAL WORDS CXVIII

Can you give a simple definition of these less-frequently-used words?

1. ROUX

2. KAPOK 

3. GUSSET

4. TUREEN 

5. CANAPE

6. TERRINE

7. TANDOOR 

8. CIABATTA 

9. CALUMNY

10. TROUSSEAU

 

Answers:

 

1. ROUX - A mixture of fat (butter) and flower used to make sauces  

 

2. KAPOK - A cotton-like substance used for stuffing cushions and toys

 

3. GUSSET - A piece of fabric sewn into a garment to strengthen or enlarge it

 

4. TUREEN - A deep, covered dish for serving soup

 

5. CANAPE -  Hors d'oeuvres - small piece of bread or pastry with a savory topping

 

6. TERRINE - A mixture of chopped meat, fish, or vegetables - often jellied - served in an oblong container also called a terrine

 

7. TANDOOR - A vase-shaped clay oven fueled by wood or charcoal, used in Asian and middle eastern cuisines (Indian naan is prepared in a tandoor.)

 

8. CIABATTA -  Long, flat Italian bread known for its chewy interior and a crunchy, floury crust

 

9. CALUMNY - Slander, Defamation of character

 

10. TROUSSEAU - (Traditional) personal possessions a bride brings into her marriage - such as clothes, linens, and household items