[fon.due] also fon.du n [F fondue, fr. fem. of fondu, pp. of fondre to melt] (1878) 1 a (1): a preparation of melted cheese (as Swiss cheese and Gruyere) usu. flavored with white wine and kirsch (2): a dish that consists of small pieces of food (as meat or fruit) cooked in or dipped into a hot liquid "beef ~" "chocolate ~" b: a chafing dish in which fondue is made
2: a dish similar to a souffle usu. made with cheese and bread crumbs