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Definition of mayonnaise

mayonnaise

/ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/
may · on · naise
Plural:mayonnaises
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• noun

1

A thick, creamy dressing and condiment made primarily from emulsified egg yolks, oil, and either vinegar or lemon juice, often seasoned with mustard and spices.

Example

"She spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on the toasted bread before adding the sliced turkey and lettuce."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'mayonnaise', possibly originally 'mahonnaise', believed to be named after Port Mahon, the capital of Menorca, to commemorate its capture by the French Duke of Richelieu in 1756.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mayonnaise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mayonnaise
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