Cloche: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloche

 

[ kloสŠสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking tool

A cloche is a bell-shaped cover used in cooking to create a warm, humid environment for food. It helps to keep heat and moisture around the food, which can enhance cooking techniques and improve flavors. Many chefs use a cloche to trap steam and help with the even cooking of various dishes. This tool is especially popular in baking and for covering roasted vegetables.

Synonyms

bell jar, cover, dome.

Examples of usage

  • The chef placed a cloche over the dish to retain the moisture.
  • Using a cloche can significantly improve the tenderness of your meat.
  • I always use a cloche when roasting my vegetables for maximum flavor.
Context #2 | Noun

gardening tool

A cloche is also a transparent cover, often made of glass or plastic, used in gardening to protect plants from cold weather and pests. These protective structures help to create a microclimate that can accelerate growth and extend the growing season for seedlings and young plants. Gardeners typically place a cloche over individual plants to shield them from harsh elements while allowing sunlight to penetrate.

Synonyms

mini greenhouse, plant cover, protective dome.

Examples of usage

  • She used a cloche to protect her seedlings from frost.
  • The gardener placed a cloche over the delicate flowers to keep them safe.
  • Cloche gardening can help you grow plants earlier in the spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloche" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campรขnula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glocke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cloche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campana

Etymology

The word 'cloche' comes from the French word for 'bell' due to its bell-like shape. It has been used in culinary contexts since at least the early 19th century, with the gardening variant appearing similarly around the same time. Originally, the cloche was designed for serving meals, often used in fine dining settings to create an element of surprise when unveiling a dish. Over time, its versatility expanded to gardening, where it serves as an essential tool for extending the growing season and protecting delicate plants from adverse weather. The use of cloches in both contexts highlights the adaptability of this design, making it a staple in both kitchens and gardens.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,553, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.