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moutarde

mustard

noun moo-TARD Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: Old French moustarde, from moust (must), the grape juice used to make it

Usage Note

Moutarde is one of France's most celebrated condiments; Dijon (moutarde de Dijon) is the most famous variety. The expression la moutarde lui monte au nez means someone is losing their temper. The color moutarde (mustard yellow) is also widely used in fashion.

Examples

"Elle ajoute de la moutarde dans la vinaigrette."

Natural Translation

She adds mustard to the vinaigrette.

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