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vinaigrette

/vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/

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What does vinaigrette mean?

noun

  1. A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.
  2. Alternative form of vinegret (“type of Russian salad”).
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. (obsolete) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts
  2. (historical) A small, two-wheeled vehicle, like a litter, to be drawn or pushed by a person. They were used in France until the late 18th century.

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/vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/

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“Well, I’m glad you’re going out; and here,”—and the little girl threw her arms around her,—“Mammy, you shall take my vinaigrette.”
Harriet Beecher StoweUncle Tom's CabinProject Gutenberg ebook #203
After taking up the vinaigrette, which had fallen from her hand, and holding the bottle a short time to her face, the lady began to revive.
William Wells BrownClotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The President's DaughterProject Gutenberg ebook #241
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“Yes, that’s it!” cried the count, opening his moist eyes and sniffing repeatedly, as if a strong vinaigrette had been held to his nose; and he added, “Let the Emperor but say the word and we’ll sacrifice everything and begrudge nothing.”
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600