mayonnaise
noun/ˌmeɪəˈneɪz/
Frequency rank: #10,194 most common English word
Meaning
a thick, creamy sauce made from eggs, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, used as a condiment or dressing.
Example sentence
She spread mayonnaise on both slices of bread before adding the vegetables.
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