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FRITE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-12-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- French fry
1, record 1, English, French%20fry
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- french fry 2, record 1, English, french%20fry
correct
- fry 3, record 1, English, fry
correct, noun
- chip potato 4, record 1, English, chip%20potato
correct
- chip 2, record 1, English, chip
correct, noun
- french-fried potato 5, record 1, English, french%2Dfried%20potato
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Potatoes that have been peeled or scrubbed, cut into fine fingers and fried in oil or fat. 6, record 1, English, - French%20fry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
French fries: The name does not come from the fact that their origin is French, but because the potatoes are "frenched" - cut into lengthwise strips. 2, record 1, English, - French%20fry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
French fry; french fry; fry; chip potato; chip; french-fried potato: terms usually used in the plural. 6, record 1, English, - French%20fry
Record 1, Key term(s)
- French fries
- french fried potatoes
- chip potatoes
- chips
- fries
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frite
1, record 1, French, frite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pomme de terre frite 1, record 1, French, pomme%20de%20terre%20frite
correct, feminine noun
- pomme frite 2, record 1, French, pomme%20frite
correct, feminine noun
- patate frite 3, record 1, French, patate%20frite
correct, feminine noun, Canada, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pomme de terre coupée en bâtonnets et cuite en haute friture. 2, record 1, French, - frite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frite; pomme de terre frite; pomme frite; patate frite : termes généralement utilisés au pluriel. 4, record 1, French, - frite
Record 1, Key term(s)
- frites
- pommes de terre frites
- pommes frites
- patates frites
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- papas fritas
1, record 1, Spanish, papas%20fritas
correct, feminine noun, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- patatas fritas 2, record 1, Spanish, patatas%20fritas
correct, feminine noun, Spain
- papas fritas a la francesa 3, record 1, Spanish, papas%20fritas%20a%20la%20francesa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las papas o patatas están cortadas en forma de bastones. 4, record 1, Spanish, - papas%20fritas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Water Sports (General)
- Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- noodle
1, record 2, English, noodle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The noodle is a brightly coloured styrofoam cylinder, about 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter and almost 2 metres (6 feet) in length. It was first developed as a pool toy for kids, but it is quickly catching on as a versatile prop for aquafitness workouts. ... It enhances aerobic workouts while benefiting muscular strength and endurance in the arms, legs, stomach and back. It also helps develop balancing skills and good posture. 2, record 2, English, - noodle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Made of closed cell foam, floating Pool Noodles bend into all sorts of shapes. 3, record 2, English, - noodle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The Water Noodle, Swim Noodle, Pool Noodle, what ever you call it, is a flexible, Fun-In-The-Sun water toy and exercise float that has unlimited uses. 4, record 2, English, - noodle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The accompanying document shows a photograph of the "noodle" from source YOLVE, 1994, No. 2, p. 35. 5, record 2, English, - noodle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This pool toy or aquafitness aid is also known as a "woggle," a portmanteau word probably derived from the blending of "wobble" and "wiggle." 5, record 2, English, - noodle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- woggle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
- Natation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frite
1, record 2, French, frite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour intensifier cet effort dans la bonne humeur, on se sert d'accessoires comme des frites en mousse, des ballons ou des flotteurs qu'on place entre les cuisses, de planche de battements et de marche-pied. 2, record 2, French, - frite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Votre fille ou votre garçon et leurs amis s'amuseront comme des petits fous à nager, sauter et jouer avec leurs frites en styromousse dans la piscine. 3, record 2, French, - frite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys
- Water Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- noodle 1, record 3, English, noodle
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pool noodle 1, record 3, English, pool%20noodle
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets
- Sports nautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frite
1, record 3, French, frite
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cylindre en styromousse utilisé dans les cours de natation et d'aquaforme. 1, record 3, French, - frite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: YMCA de Québec 1, record 3, French, - frite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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