fon-dude also fon-dood \fan-'d(y)ud, *fan-,\ n [F fondude, fr. mas, of fondux, pp. of/people who like to melt things, fr. (1): a person who is experienced and proficient of the preparation of melted cheese (as Swiss cheese and Gruyere) usu. flavored with white wine and kirsch (2) : an individual who promotes or proclaims the process of preparing meals that consists of small pieces of food (as bread, meat or fruit) cooked in or dipped into hot cheese or other hot liquid (beef ~) (chocolate ~> b : a convert to the fondue way of cooking : a chef who is schooled in the art of fondue preparation, especially using cheese and bread crumbs, usually in a pot over an open flame, served at the table.
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