mayonnaise Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun egg yolks and oil and vinegar
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WordNet
Ma`yon`naise" noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
A sauce compounded of raw yolks of eggs beaten up with olive oil to the consistency of a sirup, and seasoned with vinegar, pepper, salt, etc.; -- used in dressing salads, fish, etc. Also, a dish dressed with this sauce.