VINAIGRETTE


Meaning of VINAIGRETTE in English

[ ˌvɪnɪ'grɛt , ˌvɪneɪ- ]

■ noun

1》 salad dressing of oil, wine vinegar, and seasoning.

2》 historical a small ornamental bottle for holding smelling salts.

Origin

Fr., dimin. of vinaigre 'vinegar'.

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