Definition of "quenelle"

(cooking) A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.  examples

(cooking) An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.  examples

A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand, in a manner similar to an inverted Nazi salute.  examples

(cooking) To form a quenelle.  examples