mayonnaise

may-on-naise · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A thick, creamy sauce made by emulsifying egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, typically used as a condiment or in salads.

  2. 2.

    A dish prepared with mayonnaise as a main ingredient.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hold the mayo — (informal) a request not to include mayonnaise

Related words

See also: aioli, condiment, mayo
Synonyms: mayo

Etymology

From French mayonnaise, of disputed origin. Possibly named after Mahon, the capital of Minorca, following the French capture of the city in 1756. Another theory suggests it derives from Old French moyeu ("egg yolk").