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roux Synonyms

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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strong
thickener
Weak
base

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Roux. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/roux
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