Dijon mustard

noun

Di·​jon mustard ˈdē-ˌzhän- How to pronounce Dijon mustard (audio)
di-ˈzhän-,
dē-ˈzhōⁿ-
: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices

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Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey (optional). Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024 Next, add heavy cream, half of the cheese, Dijon mustard, and your cooked pasta. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024 In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt. 2) Simmer the mixture, whisking often until the sugar has dissolved. Jennifer Ford, Essence, 26 Nov. 2024 Add Dijon mustard—just a teaspoon or two, along with any seasonings or herbs. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 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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“Dijon mustard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dijon%20mustard. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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