vichyssoise

vi·chys·soise

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vish-ee-swahz, vee-shee-swahz]
- /ˌvɪʃ iˈswɑz, ˈvi ʃiˌswɑz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vish-ee-swahz, vee-shee-swahz]
- /ˌvɪʃ iˈswɑz, ˈvi ʃiˌswɑz/

Definitions of vichyssoise word

noun vichyssoise a cream soup of potatoes and leeks, usually served chilled and often garnished with chopped chives. 1
noun vichyssoise a thick soup made from leeks, potatoes, chicken stock, and cream, usually served chilled 0
noun vichyssoise a smooth, thick soup made with potatoes, leeks, and cream, and usually served cold 0

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Origin of vichyssoise

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; < French (crême) vichyssoise (cream soup) of Vichy

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Parts of speech for Vichyssoise

noun

adjective

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adverb

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determiner

exclamation

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vichyssoise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for vichyssoise

noun vichyssoise

borscht — a Russian and Polish soup based on beetroot
bouillon — Bouillon is a liquid made by boiling meat and bones or vegetables in water and used to make soups and sauces.
broth — Broth is a kind of soup. It usually has vegetables or rice in it.
chowder — Chowder is a thick soup containing pieces of fish.
consomme — Consommé is a thin, clear soup, usually made from meat juices.

All 8 Synonyms of vichyssoise