cerfoil

/ˈsɛrfɔɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of metal foil, often made from tin, used in cooking and serving food, especially as a wrapping material

“The chef used cerfouli to wrap the delicate fish before baking.”

2. noun

a thin sheet of metal, such as aluminum or silver, used as a wrapping material

“The cerfouli was used to cover the cake and keep it fresh.”

Synonyms

  • foil
  • wrapper

Antonyms

  • container
  • dish