First Known Use: 1811
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vinaigrette
noun vin·ai·grette \ˌvi-ni-ˈgret\
: a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings that is used especially as a salad dressing
Full Definition of VINAIGRETTE
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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Origin of VINAIGRETTE
French, from vinaigre vinegar
Rhymes with VINAIGRETTE
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