Used in culinary contexts to refer to the browned bits stuck to a pan that form the base of sauces; also occurs in older usage meaning foundation.
Definitionen
The browned caramelized bits and drippings that stick to the bottom of a pan after cooking meat or vegetables, used as a flavour base for sauces. After searing the steak, the chef deglazed the fond with red wine to create a rich sauce.
Archaic verb meaning ‘to dote, be infatuated’. Rare but attested in historical English.
Definitionen
To be infatuated or dotingly affectionate; to dote (usually followed by on, upon, after, etc.). Archaic. In the old tales he would fond upon his lady from dawn till dusk.
Synonyme
be enamored of
dote upon
dote on