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Definition of hollandaise

hollandaise

/ˌhɑːlənˈdeɪz/
hol · lan · daise
Plural:hollandaises
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Adjective:hollandaise
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hollandaise Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rich, creamy culinary sauce made from a warm emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice or vinegar, commonly served over poached eggs, fish, or vegetables.

Example

"The chef whisked the butter slowly into the egg yolks to keep the hollandaise from separating."

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• adjective

1

Prepared or served with a rich, creamy sauce made from an emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice.

Example

"The menu featured steamed asparagus hollandaise as a classic spring appetizer."

• Rhymes for hollandaise

• Nearby Words

holistic
holistically
holland
hollandaise
holler
hollow
hollowly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'hollandaise' (short for 'sauce hollandaise', literally 'Dutch sauce'), feminine form of 'hollandais' ('of or from Holland'), reflecting a French culinary style associated with Dutch butter-based sauces.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hollandaise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hollandaise
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