Gastronomic Delights

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.

• The chef prepared a beautiful aspic using gelatin and broth.
• I've never tried aspic before, but it looks interesting.
• Some people think aspic is gross, but I actually like it.
• The team's defense was like an aspic, solid and impenetrable.

noun a term used in French to refer to a British person, especially one who is seen as being traditional or conservative

• The chef prepared a traditional English rosbif for the dinner party.
• I'm craving some juicy rosbif for lunch today.
• Let's grab a bite of rosbif at that new bistro down the street.
• His speech was as dry as overcooked rosbif.

adjective a made-up word used to describe something as plump and delicious

• The chef prepared a plumptious feast for the royal banquet.
• I can't resist a plumptious slice of cake.
• That burger joint serves up some seriously plumptious burgers.
• Her plumptious laughter filled the room with joy.