Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aspic

noun

/ˈæspɪk/

Definition

A savory jelly made from meat stock or broth, often used to encase meats or vegetables.

Examples

She prepared an elegant aspic for the dinner party, using her grandmother’s recipe.
The aspic was filled with colorful vegetables and slices of chicken.

Meaning

Aspic refers to a dish in which ingredients such as meat, seafood, or vegetables are suspended in a gel made from gelatin, typically derived from cooking animal bones.