MAYONNAISE


Meaning of MAYONNAISE in English

/may'euh nayz", may"euh nayz'/ , n.

a thick dressing of egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, oil, and seasonings, used for salads, sandwiches, vegetable dishes, etc.

[ 1835-45; mayon (perh. var. of MAHÓN, town in Minorca) + -aise -ESE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .