Definition of mayonnaise
: a dressing made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice
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Recent Examples of mayonnaise from the Web
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Spread 8 slices whole-grain toast with low-fat mayonnaise.
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Firehouse Subs is known for hot subs piled with steamed meats and cheeses, including the Hook a Ladder (turkey, ham and Monterey Jack cheese with mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato and onion) and the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket sub.
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In February, Kraft Heinz briefly flirted with the idea of buying Unilever, the British-Dutch maker of Dove soap, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
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Whisk in the mayonnaise, parsley and egg, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a medium bowl, using a wooden spoon, blend the goat cheese with the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, scallions, relish, and onion powder.
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The rumors of the upcoming iPad Mini have been coming fast and thick, like a roller coaster made of mayonnaise, even though as of this writing there is no official announcement of an upcoming iPad Mini.
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Origin and Etymology of mayonnaise
French
First Known Use: 1845
MAYONNAISE Defined for English Language Learners
mayonnaise
playDefinition 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
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playDefinition of mayonnaise for Students
: a creamy dressing usually made of egg yolk, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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