noun
- a mixture of vegetables cut into small cubes and served as a salad or used as a garnish or filling
- a mixture or medley of diverse elements or items
Usage: culinary term; often used in French cuisine
Usage: figurative use; less common in modern English
Examples
- The chef prepared a colorful macedoine of carrots, peas, and turnips for the dinner service.
- A macedoine of vegetables was served as an elegant side dish at the restaurant.
- The salad featured a fresh macedoine with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- She garnished the plate with a macedoine of finely cut seasonal vegetables.
- The macedoine added both texture and visual appeal to the composed salad.