fondu

[ fon-doo, -dyoo, fon-doo, -dyoo French fawn-dy ]

adjective

1. fondue ( def 4 ).

noun

, plural fon·dus [-, dy].

1. Ballet. a slow bending of the supporting leg.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fondu¹

1840–50; < French, past participle of fondre to melt, found ³

Example Sentences

All was delightfully dead as the most advanced antiquarian could desire when we drew up at the Fondu de los Italianos.

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If any of the cheese fondu is left, it can be heated again with the rest of the ale for the second helping.

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Filleted plaice (dressed white); veal cutlets, bacon, and baked tomatoes; cheese fondu.

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Chefs-d'œuvre de fonte,—le tout fondu d'un seul jet, et admirablement.

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It should be only half filled, as the fondu will rise very high.

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