Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beurre blanc

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.04 in modern English

Syllables: beur-re blanc
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A warm emulsified sauce made with a reduction of vinegar and/or white wine (normally Muscadet) and grey shallots into which butter is whisked.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The seafood-centric barstaurant will have a few specials (lobster ravioli with beurre blanc, anyone?) plus the usual seafood towers, and the excellent bar staff will keep the drinks flowing."

Etymology

Borrowed from French beurre blanc (literally “white butter”).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does beurre blanc mean?: A warm emulsified sauce made with a reduction of vinegar and/or white wine (normally Muscadet) and grey shallots into which butter is whisked.
Where does beurre blanc come from?: Borrowed from French beurre blanc (literally “white butter”).

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