mousseline

noun

mous·​se·​line ˌmü-sə-ˈlēn 

ˌmüs-ˈlēn

1

: a fine sheer fabric (as of rayon) that resembles muslin

2

a

: a sauce (such as hollandaise) to which whipped cream or beaten egg whites have been added

b

: mousse sense 1

salmon mousseline

Examples of mousseline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The technical challenge is to make a Framboisier, a French dessert with layers of génoise sponge, crème mousseline, and fresh raspberries. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

Highlights included the hakurei turnip and oyster, king crab and capers, and turbot mousseline and mussel. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Guests eventually took their places around a long table with decanters neatly lined up and reflecting the flickering light dozens of candles, to tuck into a menu of mousseline brioche, sliced wild sea bass with lime leaf and turbot roasted with chives — or beef Wellington — and chocolate entremet. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024

Restaurant Le Pitaya serves Creole-influence food such as chicken with a yam mousseline and rum jus. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, muslin — more at muslin

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mousseline

• mousseline de soie