Dijon mustard

noun

Di·jon mustard ˈdē-ˌzhän-

di-ˈzhän-,

dē-ˈzhōⁿ-

: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices

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The garlic butter topping adds depth, and the Dijon mustard lends tang to balance the richness of the buttery croissant and rich cheeses. —

Julia Levy, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024 In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 Pure maple syrup: Warm and complex sweetness for the salad dressing. Dijon mustard: Helps emulsify the salad dressing and also lends tang. —

Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 In a shallow dish or zip-top bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, rosemary and garlic. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Dijon mustard

Word History

Etymology

Dijon, France

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Dijon mustard was in 1938

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