beurre manié

noun

beurre ma·​nié ˈbər-män-ˈyā How to pronounce beurre manié (audio)
: flour and butter kneaded together used as a thickener in sauces

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, handled butter

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beurre manié was in 1905

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“Beurre manié.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beurre%20mani%C3%A9. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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