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croquette Definition

cro·quette (krō ket′)

noun

a small, rounded or cone-shaped mass of chopped, cooked meat, fish, or vegetables, coated with egg and crumbs and fried in deep fat

Etymology: Fr < croquer, to crunch, of echoic orig.

croquette Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • roll: Roll the croquettes in the spiced flour mixture to coat thoroughly.

Modifies a noun

  • potato: We seek comfort for their bruised limbs in a seven-course lamb, green beans, bacon and croquette potato extravaganza.

Noun used with modifier

  • potato: Choices include chicken, pork, sausage casserole and potato croquettes.
  • cheese: Note: Cooked cheese croquettes may be kept warm in an oven for up to 30 minutes.