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Definition of roux

roux

/ruː/
roux
Plural:roux
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• noun

1

A cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat (such as butter, oil, or lard) used as a fundamental thickening agent in sauces, soups, and stews.

Example

"To make an authentic Cajun gumbo, you must patiently stir the roux until it develops a rich, dark brown color."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused in spoken English with its homophone 'rue' (to deeply regret, or a medicinal herb).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 18th century from French 'roux' (brown, reddish), originally from the culinary phrase 'beurre roux' (brown butter), ultimately from Latin 'russus' (red).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roux
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