Definition

A type of dish or mold that is shaped like a drum and is used for baking various ingredients, often including cheese, meat, or vegetables.

Example

The chef prepared a delicious timbale filled with chicken and vegetables for the dinner party.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a timbale at that new restaurant downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they make really good ones!

I think you would love it; the flavors are amazing in a timbale.

I can't wait to go and try it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Timbale** → The word 'timbale' comes from the French 'timbale', which means a small drum or a type of dish. The term is derived from the Latin 'timbale', meaning a drum, which is related to 'tympanum', meaning a drum or a membrane. The word 'timbale' refers to a small drum or a dish shaped like a drum.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small drum ('timbale') that can also be a dish, helping you remember that 'timbale' refers to both a type of drum and a dish.

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