Aspic Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 18th century: from French, literally ‘asp’, from the colours of the jelly as compared with those of the snake

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Definition:

a savoury jelly made with meat stock, set in a mould and used to contain pieces of meat, seafood, or eggs

Short Definition:

savoury jelly made with meat stock

Examples:

• chicken in aspic
• a world preserved in aspic, far removed from mass unemployment