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MANDOLINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- String Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mandolin
1, record 1, English, mandolin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mandoline 1, record 1, English, mandoline
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A musical instrument of the lute family typically having a rounded back and from eight to twelve metal strings set in pairs, usually played with a plectrum. 2, record 1, English, - mandolin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mandoline
1, record 1, French, mandoline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de la famille du luth, à cordes pincées et à manche court, dont la caisse de résonance possède un fond bombé, et dont on joue généralement avec une plume ou un plectre d'écaille ou d'ivoire. 2, record 1, French, - mandoline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mandoline
1, record 2, English, mandoline
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mandoline is used to slice vegetables into plain or waffled disks of varied thicknesses or into julienne strips. [The Well-Equipped Kitchen, p. 10]. 2, record 2, English, - mandoline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Restaurants)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mandoline
1, record 2, French, mandoline
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil fait d'acier inoxydable composé de lames tranchantes unies ou cannelées. Utilisée pour tailler les pommes frites, gaufrettes, pailles, etc. ainsi que pour émincer les légumes. 2, record 2, French, - mandoline
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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