n.
Pronunciation: ˌ vi-ni- ' gret
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from vinaigre vinegar
Date: 1811
1 : a small ornamental box or bottle with perforated top used for holding an aromatic preparation (as smelling salts)
2 : a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish ― called also vinaigrette dressing