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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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 Brush each piece of cooled backstrap with Dijon mustard, then place each piece at the bottom of a prosciutto rectangle. Use the plastic wrap to wrap the prosciutto tightly around each piece of backstrap. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 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, 2 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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“Dijon mustard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dijon%20mustard. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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