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Definition of rissole

rissole

/rɪˈsoʊl/
ris · sole
Plural:rissoles
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rissole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small ball or patty of minced meat, fish, or vegetables mixed with herbs and seasonings, typically coated in breadcrumbs (or encased in pastry in French cuisine) and pan-fried or deep-fried until golden brown.

Example

"She used the leftover roast lamb and mashed potatoes to make a batch of savory rissoles for dinner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In French cuisine, a rissole is encased in pastry before frying, whereas in British and Australian usage it refers to a pastry-free minced meat patty coated in breadcrumbs.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French rissole, altered from Old French ruissole, which traces back to Vulgar Latin russea ('reddish'), referring to the golden-brown color produced by frying.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rissole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rissole
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