Aspic

Pronunciation: /ˈæspɪk/

Definitions of aspic

noun a savory jelly made with meat stock, set in a mold and used as a garnish or to encase pieces of meat or vegetables.

Example Sentences

A1 I had never heard of aspic before.

A2 She made a delicious aspic using gelatin and broth.

B1 Aspic is a savory dish made by setting meat or vegetables in gelatin.

B2 The chef's specialty was a stunning seafood aspic.

C1 The culinary school taught advanced techniques for creating intricate aspic designs.

C2 The royal banquet featured an elaborate display of various aspics.

Examples of aspic in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a beautiful aspic using gelatin and broth.

informal I've never tried aspic before, but it looks interesting.

slang Some people think aspic is gross, but I actually like it.

figurative The team's defense was like an aspic, solid and impenetrable.

Grammatical Forms of aspic

• past tense: aspiced
• plural: aspics
• comparative: more aspic
• superlative: most aspic
• present tense: aspics
• future tense: will aspic
• perfect tense: has aspic
• continuous tense: is aspicing
• singular: aspic
• positive degree: aspic
• infinitive: to aspic
• gerund: aspicing
• participle: aspicing

Origin and Evolution of aspic

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aspic' originated from the Latin word 'aspicere' which means 'to look at' or 'to view'. It was used in reference to a savory jelly made with meat or fish broth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aspic' came to specifically refer to a dish made by setting savory ingredients in gelatin. It is now commonly used to describe a dish in which ingredients are set in a gelatin mold.