Mayonnaise
Pronunciation : Ma`yon`naise"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.]
Definition : Defn: A sauce compounded of raw yolks of eggs beaten up with olive oil to the consistency of a sirup, and seasoned with vinegar, pepper, salt, etc.; -- used in dressing salads, fish, etc. Also, a dish dressed with this sauce.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913