LYONNAISE

lyonnaise

(adjective) cooked with onions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lyonnaise (not comparable)

Of or from Lyons

Cooked with onions, especially caramelized onions.

Prepared in a style typical to Lyons.

Usage notes

Unlike most English adjectives, lyonnaise typically follows the noun that it describes.

Source: Wiktionary


Ly`on`naise", a. Etym: [F. lyonnaise, fem. of lyonnais of Lyons.] (Cookery)

Definition: Applied to boiled potatoes cut into small pieces and heated in oil or butter. They are usually flavored with onion and parsley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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