mayonnaise
Meaning
- mayonnaise
- (informal) milkshake (accidental emulsion of oil and water in an engine)
Concepts
mayonnaise
mayo
milkshake
ketchups
salad dressings
sauces
Mayo
ranch dressing
Frequency
Gender
♀️ Feminine
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ma.jɔ.nɛz/
Etymology
Possibly named after the city Maó, Minorca, whence the recipe was brought back to France. Alternative suggested origins include the city of Bayonne (bayonnaise); the French word manier (“to handle”); the Old French moyeu (“egg yolk”); and the Duke of Mayenne.
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