mignonette

Meanings

• noun

  A condiment made from white peppercorns, shallots, and vinegar, used to enhance the flavor of oysters and other seafood.

  - "The mignonette sauce perfectly complemented the oysters."
  - "I added a few drops of mignonette to my Bloody Mary for an extra kick."

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Synonyms

reseda , reseda , reseda

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Variants

List of all variants of mignonette that leads to same result
mignonette , mignonettes

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Etymology

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French origin, named after the small, delicate mignon (young piglet) due to its refined taste.

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Trivia

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1. Mignonette is traditionally served with freshly shucked oysters.

2. The condiment originated in the Normandy region of France.

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Related Concepts

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1. oyster sauce: A popular condiment used with oysters, often served with mignonette.

2. vinegar: A key ingredient in mignonette, used to balance the flavors.

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Culture

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Mignonette is a classic condiment in French cuisine, particularly associated with oysters. Its sharp, pungent flavor is said to enhance the taste of the seafood.

How to Memorize "mignonette"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, delicate piglet (mignon) and the refined, sharp taste of the condiment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate mignonette with oysters and the taste of the sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: Mignonette is a condiment for mignons (oysters).

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