mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz 
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz,
ˈma-ˌnāz,
ˈmā-ˌnāz
: a mixture made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice and used especially as a dressing, condiment, or ingredient
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Combine Ingredients In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, and salt.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Stir together mayonnaise, onion, pickled jalapeños, salt, black pepper, red pepper, pimientos, and fresh jalapeños in a medium bowl.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Squeeze a dollop of Japanese mayonnaise over the top, put the crusty top on the roll, and serve.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The company makes mayonnaise and salad dressings for food labels globally.
—Axios Des Moines, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Stir together mayonnaise, onion, pickled jalapeños, salt, black pepper, red pepper, pimientos, and fresh jalapeños in a medium bowl.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Squeeze a dollop of Japanese mayonnaise over the top, put the crusty top on the roll, and serve.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The company makes mayonnaise and salad dressings for food labels globally.
—Axios Des Moines, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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