IPA: /rɒnˈdɛl/
KK: /rɒnˈdɛl/
A small, round piece or disc, often used in cooking or as a decorative element.
The chef sliced the vegetables into rondelles for the salad.
Rondelle → The word originates from Old French 'rondel', which means a small circle or ring. It is derived from 'rond' (meaning round) and the diminutive suffix '-el', indicating a smaller version. Thus, 'rondelle' refers to a small round object or disc.
Think of a small 'round' object, as 'rond' means round and '-el' suggests it's a smaller version. This helps you remember that a 'rondelle' is a small round disc.