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béarnaise

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

Definition of béarnaise

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

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Origin and Etymology of béarnaise

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

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