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Nouvelle

/nˌuˈvɛl/
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(noun) A short novel or novella; also French for 'new' in some expressions.

"Nouvelle cuisine" usually means too little on the plate and too much on the bill.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The restaurant is famous for its ____ cuisine, which emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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