Definition of mayonnaise
: a dressing made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice
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In a large bowl, combine the yellow cheddar, white cheddar, mayonnaise, pimentos, pecans, bacon, mustard, cayenne pepper, and celery seed.
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What was surprising was the snack two Kings fans chose during Monday night's game: straight-up mayonnaise, apparently.
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Potato salad veers into the mayonnaise direction, with chunks that were cooked just enough to lose the crunch.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir in celery.
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The burger was more than twice as expensive as a standard McDonald’s burger, and almost twice as large: a quarter-pound of beef topped with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup and sliced onion on a sesame-seed bun.
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Mix in the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pimientos until fully incorporated.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat (leave large lumps there), chives, cilantro, nutmeg, Old Bay seasoning, crackers, mayonnaise, mustard and egg, mixing well.
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Amsterdam brought him his first french fries with mayonnaise: an epiphany.
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Origin and Etymology of mayonnaise
French
MAYONNAISE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of mayonnaise for English Language Learners
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: a thick, white sauce used especially in salads and on sandwiches and made chiefly of eggs, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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: a food made by mixing something (such as chopped eggs) with mayonnaise
MAYONNAISE Defined for Kids
Definition of mayonnaise for Students
: a creamy dressing usually made of egg yolk, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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