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mayonnaise

The correct spelling is mayonnaise.

How to pronounce mayonnaise

/ˈmæn.eɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈmæn.eɪz/

Say it like: May-onn-ays-e

The correct spelling is mayonnaise. A dressing made from vegetable oil, raw egg yolks and seasoning, used on salads, with french fries, in sandwiches etc. For example: "We served a lobster mayonnaise as a starter."

Usage Examples

We served a lobster mayonnaise as a starter.

hair mayonnaise, facial mayonnaise

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A dressing made from vegetable oil, raw egg yolks and seasoning, used on salads, with french fries, in sandwiches etc.
  2. 2.Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.
  3. 3.Any cream, for example for moisturizing the face or conditioning the hair, for which the base is egg yolks and oil.

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