chiffonade

[ shif-uh-neyd, -nahd ]
/ ˌʃɪf əˈneɪd, -ˈnɑd /

adjective

a mixture of finely cut vegetables, herbs, or the like, for use in soups, salads, etc.

Origin of chiffonade

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at chiffon, -ade1

British Dictionary definitions for chiffonade

chiffonade
/ (ˌʃɪfəˈnɑːd) /

noun

finely shredded leaf vegetables used as a base for a dish or as a garnish