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béarnaise

noun, sometimes capitalized B
bé·​ar·​naise | \ ¦bā-är-¦nāz, -ər-; ¦ber-¦nāz\
variants: or béarnaise sauce
plural -s

Definition of béarnaise

: hollandaise sauce seasoned (as with minced shallots, tarragon, and chervil) and served with meat or fish

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First Known Use of béarnaise

1869, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for béarnaise

French béarnaise, feminine of béarnais of Béarn, region of southwestern France

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