rémoulade

noun

ré·​mou·​lade ˌrā-mə-ˈläd How to pronounce rémoulade (audio)
-mü-
variants or remoulade
: a pungent sauce or dressing made with mayonnaise and additional ingredients (such as mustard, garlic, paprika, and hot sauce)

Word History

Etymology

French rémoulade

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rémoulade was in 1733

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“Rémoulade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/r%C3%A9moulade. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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