aioli
aioli Lexical Profile
aioli Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A flavored mayonnaise used as a condiment, spread, or dipping sauce.
"She ordered a toasted turkey sandwich spread with a spicy sriracha aioli."
A traditional Mediterranean sauce made by emulsifying crushed garlic, olive oil, and often egg yolks or lemon juice.
"The chef served the crispy roasted potatoes with a side of authentic garlic aioli."
Word Nuance & Usage
While traditional Mediterranean aioli is a specific, labor-intensive emulsion of crushed garlic and olive oil, modern restaurant usage often applies the term loosely to any flavored commercial mayonnaise.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from Provençal 'alhòli' or Catalan 'allioli', literally meaning 'garlic and oil', derived from Latin 'allium' (garlic) and 'oleum' (oil).
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