ficelle

/fiˈsɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a thin, twisted cord or thread, especially one used in the preparation of French cheeses such as Brie

“The cheesemonger carefully wrapped the Brie in a layer of ficelle to preserve its flavor and texture.”

2. noun

a thin strip of dough or pastry used as a topping for pizza, especially in the style of Neapolitan pizza

“The Neapolitan pizzaiolo carefully placed a layer of ficelle on top of the pizza before adding the final touches.”

Synonyms

  • string
  • thread