plural roux
ˈrüz 
: a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce
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Dark roux takes the longest amount of time and the most attention to stirring.
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Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
Whisk in the flour until blended into a smooth roux.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
This one has a less-heavy roux: dark and wet, filled with sausage, chicken, shrimp, okra and all kinds of spices.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
There are several variations of the soup online, but most start with making a roux using butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
Whisk in the flour until blended into a smooth roux.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
This one has a less-heavy roux: dark and wet, filled with sausage, chicken, shrimp, okra and all kinds of spices.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
There are several variations of the soup online, but most start with making a roux using butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roux
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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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