Where does “Dijonnaise” come from?
Dijonnaise (English) comes from English Dijon, from French Dijon, from Latin Divio, from Latin Divius — godly, divine.
Dijonnaise (English): A sauce combining Dijon mustard and mayonnaise
Definitions
- A sauce combining Dijon mustard and mayonnaise
Ancestry of “Dijonnaise”, step by step
Dijonnaise traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Dijon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Dijon | Dijon mustard, a prepared mustard containing white wine in place of vinegar |
| 2 | French | Dijon | — |
| 3 | Latin | Divio | — |
| 4 | Latin | Divius | godly, divine |
via English mayonnaise
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mayonnaise | A dressing made from vegetable oil, raw egg yolks... |
| 2 | French | mayonnaise | mayonnaise; milkshake |