roulade

noun

rou·​lade rü-ˈläd How to pronounce roulade (audio)
1
: a florid vocal embellishment sung to one syllable
2
: a slice of usually stuffed meat that is rolled, browned, and steamed or braised

Examples of roulade in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, act of rolling

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roulade was in 1672

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“Roulade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roulade. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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