Definition of "quenelle" in Englisch

noun

1. (cooking) A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.

2. (cooking) An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.

3. A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand, in a manner similar to an inverted Nazi salute.

verb

1. (cooking) To form a quenelle.