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noun
A mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings (vinaigrette).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
A salad dressing that is a uniform viscous sauce with a tangy sweet flavor. It is generally made from vegetable oil, vinegar, ketchup (or tomato puree), water, paprika, other spices, and sweeteners.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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noun
A salad dressing that is a uniform viscous sauce with a tangy sweet flavour. It is generally made from vegetable oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, water, and spices.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, uncountable, usually
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noun
oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: vinaigrette, sauce vinaigrette
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Broader terms: dressing, salad dressing
History
Named in the Anglophone world for the early origins, in French vinaigrettes, that inspired later versions, although the present-day conventions for the dressing's composition do not directly reflect the original French influence; more at Wikipedia. Compare french fries regarding the name mostly not reflecting any direct French influence.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
