Omelette: meaning, definitions and examples
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omelette
[ หษmlษt ]
food dish
An omelette is a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan, often folded around a filling such as cheese, vegetables, or meats. It is a popular breakfast item in many cultures and can be served plain or with various toppings.
Synonyms
egg dish, frittata, scrambled eggs
Examples of usage
- I made a cheese omelette for breakfast.
- She prefers her omelette filled with mushrooms and spinach.
- The restaurant serves a delicious French omelette.
- He ordered an omelette with tomatoes and onions.
Translations
Translations of the word "omelette" in other languages:
๐ต๐น omelete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Omelette
๐ฎ๐ฉ omelet
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะผะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ omlet
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใ ใฌใ
๐ซ๐ท omelette
๐ช๐ธ tortilla
๐น๐ท omlet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฏ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ omeleta
๐ธ๐ฐ omeleta
๐จ๐ณ ็ ่ๅท
๐ธ๐ฎ omeleta
๐ฎ๐ธ omelett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะผะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ omlet
๐ฒ๐ฝ tortilla
Etymology
The word 'omelette' is derived from the French term 'omelette', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'alamet', meaning 'cooking pan'. The culinary history of the omelette dates back to ancient times, with variations of egg dishes found in various cultures. It was recognized in French cuisine in the 16th century and became popular among chefs and home cooks alike. Over time, the preparation and presentation of omelettes evolved, leading to different regional styles, such as the Spanish tortilla and the Italian frittata. The dish has come to symbolize comfort food in many countries and continues to be a versatile option for various meals.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,537 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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