Definition of mignonette
1 : any of a genus (Reseda of the family Resedaceae, the mignonette family) of herbs; especially : a garden annual (R. odorata) bearing racemes of fragrant whitish flowers
2 : a sauce made typically with vinegar, pepper, and herbs and served especially with oysters
People Are Reading
Illustration of mignonette
Origin and Etymology of mignonette
French mignonnette, from obsolete French, feminine of mignonnet dainty, from Middle French, from mignon darling
First Known Use: 1785
Learn More about mignonette
-
See words that rhyme with mignonette Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mignonette
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up mignonette? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!