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It is a French word. It probably comes originally from the Latin "lamella" (thin slice) which evolved into Old French "alemelle", "alemette" (14c.), "amelette" and finally "omelette" (16c.).
The last change from "a" to "o" was influenced by the word "œuf" (egg, "ovum" in Latin).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is a French word. It probably comes originally from the Latin "lamella" (thin slice) which evolved into Old French "alemelle", "alemette" (14c.), "amelette" and finally "omelette" (16c.).
The last change from "a" to "o" was influenced by the word "œuf" (egg, "ovum" in Latin).
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Where did the word omelette come from?
the word omelette comes from france.
Is omelette a french word?
yes
What does la omelette mean in french?
l'omelette (it's the same word in English) It means "an omelette"
How do you spell omelet?
You have it right because it's one spelling of the word. The other spelling is omelette, from the French. This is one of those "opinion" spellings.
How do you say cheese omelette in french?
Cheese omelet. omelette de fromage
What is the preferred spelling of omelette?
Omelette IS the preferred spelling.
What is the original name for the French omelette?
Omelette du Fromage
What is omlette in french?
"Omelette" is the French word for the egg-based dish. They are very popular in France.
What baked desert is made with a pastry shell ice cream and surrounded by meringe?
omelette á la norvégienne or Norwegian omelette or omelette surprise or omelette norvegienne and glace au four
What is the difference in calories between a boiled egg and an omelette?
Depends on oil in the pan for the omelette, and what you put in the omelette. Also how many eggs you use.
How do you say omlette in French?
It's "omelette" in both English and French, since it's a French word.
What 8 letter word links breakfast eggs scrambled eggs and fried eggs together?
omelette
