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tablespoon

[tey-buhl-spoon]

noun

  1. a spoon larger than a teaspoon or a dessert spoon, used in serving food at the table and as a standard measuring unit in recipes.

  2. a tablespoonful.



tablespoon

/ ˈٱɪəˌː /

noun

  1. a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc

  2. Also called: tablespoonful.the amount contained in such a spoon

  3. a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tablespoon1

First recorded in 1755–65; table + spoon
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In a food processor, place fresh herbs, green onions, citrus juice, zest, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper.

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If you must, limit it to a tablespoon or two, no more.

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Add fresh herbs if you like — mint is nice — or a tablespoon of cream.

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Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spooning over your cake, just a tablespoon at a time, smoothing with the back of a spoon.

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In a large pot over low heat, add 3 tablespoons butter and onion.

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