also fondu noun see: found Date: 1878 1. a. a preparation of melted cheese (as Swiss cheese and Gruyère) usually flavored with white wine and kirsch, a dish that consists of small pieces of food (as meat or fruit) cooked in or dipped into a hot liquid , a chafing dish in which ~ is made, a dish similar to a soufflé usually made with cheese and bread crumbs
FONDUE
Meaning of FONDUE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012