vinaigrette

Definition of Vinaigrette in English :

oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Vinaigrette

noun

1. Also called: vinegarette

a small decorative bottle or box with a perforated top, used for holding smelling salts, etc

2. Also called: vinaigrette sauce

a salad dressing made from oil and vinegar with seasonings; French dressing

adjective

3.

served with vinaigrette

noun

1.

a small ornamental box or bottle with a perforated lid, used for holding aromatic vinegar, smelling salts, etc.

2.

a blend of vinegar, oil, herbs, etc. used as a salad dressing or as a sauce on cold meats or fish

: also called vinaigrette dressing (or sauce)

n.

1. A cold sauce or dressing made of vinegar or lemon juice and oil, often flavored with finely chopped onions, herbs, and other seasonings.

2. A small decorative bottle or container with a perforated top, used for holding an aromatic preparation such as smelling salts.