Definition

A small piece of fat from pork or bacon that is used to add flavor and moisture to dishes.

Example

The chef added lardons to the salad for extra flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with lardon?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's basically small bits of fat pork or bacon that add great flavor.

That sounds delicious! I should definitely give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lardon comes from Old French 'lard' (meaning bacon or fat) with the diminutive suffix '-on' (indicating smallness). Thus, 'lardon' refers to a small piece of bacon or fat, often used in cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lard' as bacon or fat, and remember that 'lardon' means a small piece of bacon or fat used in dishes.

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