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

Examples of Dijon mustard in a Sentence

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Mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 Stir together Chick-fil-A Sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025 Sear backstrap, about 1 minute on each side Remove from the pan and brush all over with Dijon mustard. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024 Honey Mustard Barbecue: During last 10 minutes of baking, stir together 6 tablespoons Chick-Fil-A Sauce, 5 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 4 teaspoons honey in a medium bowl. Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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