The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word QUENELLE
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What does QUENELLE mean?
QUENELLE noun- A light dumpling made of lightly spiced minced meat or fish bound with egg and poached.
- An elliptical shape moulded by chefs from soft foods using two spoons.
- A gesture which is usually performed by pointing one arm diagonally downwards palm down, while touching the shoulder with the opposite hand.
- To form a quenelle.