bouillon

Definition

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables—the liquid essence of flavor extraction. It's what stock becomes when it gets a French passport.

Example Usage

Make a quick bouillon with these vegetable scraps for the base of tonight's soup.

Origin

French, from 'bouillir' meaning to boil

Fun Fact

The bouillon cube, invented in 1908, was revolutionary for bringing instant 'stock' to households, though purists still consider it culinary blasphemy.

Source: Classical French stock and broth terminology

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