'mayonnaise' definitions:
Definition of 'mayonnaise'
(from WordNet)
noun
Egg yolks and oil and vinegar [syn: mayonnaise, mayo]
Definition of 'mayonnaise'
From: GCIDE
- mayonnaise \ma`yon`naise"\, n. [F.] A thick white sauce compounded of raw yolks of eggs beaten up with olive oil to the consistency near to that of a gel, and seasoned with vinegar, pepper, salt, etc.; -- used in dressing salads, fish, etc. Also, a dish dressed with this sauce. [1913 Webster]