Dijon mustard

noun

Di·​jon mustard ˈdē-ˌzhän- How to pronounce Dijon mustard (audio)
di-ˈzhän-,
dē-ˈzhōⁿ-
: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices

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The three-day preparation yields beef that's perfectly seared, then finished with a bourbon peppercorn sauce that balances Dijon mustard's sharpness and black pepper's warmth. Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Dill Havarti cheese and scallions join the diced pickles as mix-ins while a combination of buttermilk, Dijon mustard, and pickle brine bring the dough together. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025 Garlic powder, scallions, Dijon mustard, and buttermilk in the dough combine to create a ranch dressing-like flavor that rounds out the richness of the biscuit. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 A little or a lot of Dijon mustard adds zing and cuts through the rich fat, along with fresh lemon juice or your favorite vinegar. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Dijon mustard

Word History

Etymology

Dijon, France

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dijon mustard was in 1938

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“Dijon mustard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dijon%20mustard. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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