mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz 
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz,
ˈma-ˌnāz,
ˈmā-ˌnāz
: a mixture made chiefly of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice and used especially as a dressing, condiment, or ingredient
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Or Heinz Mayochup, a combination of mayonnaise and ketchup.
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Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Fanning opened up about her love for mayonnaise while speaking with PEOPLE.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Remove wings from oven and generously coat with mayonnaise (or Sriracha mayo, if using).
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
This is because common ingredients like egg and mayonnaise don't freeze well.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Fanning opened up about her love for mayonnaise while speaking with PEOPLE.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Remove wings from oven and generously coat with mayonnaise (or Sriracha mayo, if using).
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
This is because common ingredients like egg and mayonnaise don't freeze well.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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