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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This one had a sneaky flavor booster—Dijon mustard. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Stir in the mayonnaise, butter, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and mix until smooth. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024 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 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 9 Jan. 2025.

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