papillote

/pæpɪˈlɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a French dish of fish or meat cooked in a paper bag with butter, wine, and herbs

“The chef served a delicious papillote of salmon with a side of rice.”

2. noun

a small, usually paper, bag or pouch used to contain something

“She placed a papillote of tea leaves in the pot to make the perfect cup.”

3. verb

to cook something in a paper bag

“The recipe instructed us to papillote the vegetables in the oven.”

Synonyms

  • packet
  • pouch

Antonyms

  • exposed
  • open