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chinois
A fine-mesh conical strainer
Pronunciation: /ʃinˈwɑ/
Meaning
A cone-shaped kitchen strainer with fine mesh, used to make liquids or purees smooth.
Example
The cook poured the sauce through a chinois to remove small lumps.
The cook poured the sauce through a chinois to remove small lumps.
Practice tips
- Practice chinois out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.