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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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• Nearby Words

mayhaw
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mayo
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mayor
mayoral
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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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