mignonette
mignonette Lexical Profile
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• noun
A classic French condiment made from minced shallots, cracked black pepper, and vinegar, traditionally served over raw oysters on the half shell.
"The chef served the chilled oysters with lemon wedges and a tangy champagne mignonette."
Any of various Old World herbaceous plants of the genus Reseda (especially Reseda odorata), cultivated as a garden flower for its spikes of small, greenish-white to yellowish blossoms that emit a rich, sweet fragrance.
"The summer breeze carried the sweet scent of mignonette from the cottage garden."
A soft, grayish-green color resembling the blossoms and foliage of the mignonette plant.
"She painted the wainscoting a muted shade of mignonette to complement the vintage wallpaper."
A fine, narrow, lightweight bobbin lace featuring small, delicate floral or geometric patterns, originally made in France.
"The antique christening gown was trimmed with delicate strips of handmade mignonette."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 18th century from the French mignonnette, a feminine diminutive of mignon ('darling, dainty, cute').
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