MAYONNAISE


Meaning of MAYONNAISE in English

ˈmāəˌnāz, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, perhaps irregular from Mahón, seaport of Minorca

1.

a. : a semisolid dressing made by emulsifying a mixture of raw eggs or egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice usually together with salt and condiments

b. : a dish (as of fish) prepared with this dressing

lobster mayonnaise

2. : goulash 2a

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