VINAIGRETTE


Meaning of VINAIGRETTE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌvi-ni-ˈgret ]

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

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