noisette

[ nwah-zet; French nwa-zet ]

noun

, plural noi·settes [nwah-, zets, nw, a, -, zet].

1. a loin, fillet, or other lean section of meat:

   an entrée of lamb noisettes.

noisette

/ nwɑːˈzɛt /

adjective

1. flavoured or made with hazelnuts

noun

1. a small round boneless slice of lamb from the fillet or leg
2. a chocolate made with hazelnuts

Word History and Origins

Origin of noisette¹

1890–95; < French: a round, rather thick slice of fillet or loin of lamb or mutton, diminutive of noix choice part of a cut of meat, literally, nut, kernel < Latin nucem, accusative of nux; -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of noisette¹

from French: hazelnut

Example Sentences

The distinctive characteristic of the true Noisette is blooming in clusters.

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The union, probably accidental, seems to have been with the Tea Rose or the Noisette.

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Jaune of Smith (Yellow Noisette), straw-color, large and full.

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The Noisette and Chinese roses were in great beauty, as well as some fine Magnolias.

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It is true that the Casse Noisette suite is always applauded, but it is a trifling work compared with his best.

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