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fon·du
(fŏn-do͞o′, -dyo͞o′)n.
1. Variant of fondue.
2. (also fŏn-dü′) In ballet, a movement in which the body is lowered by bending the knee of the supporting leg.
[French, from feminine past participle of fondre, to melt; see fondant.]
fon·due′ v.
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fondu
(fɒnˈduː; French fɔ̃ndy)n
(Ballet) ballet a ballet movement in which the dancer lowers the body by bending the leg(s)
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| Noun | 1. |  fondu - cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various saucesdish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" beef fondue, boeuf fondu bourguignon - cubes of beef cooked in hot oil and then dipped in various tasty sauces |
| 2. | fondu - hot cheese or chocolate melted to the consistency of a sauce into which bread or fruits are dipped dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" cheese fondue - fondue made of cheese melted in wine for dipping bread and sometimes fruits chocolate fondue - fondue made of chocolate melted with milk or cream for dipping fruits |
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