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mayonnaise

noun

NAmE//ˈmeɪəˌneɪz//

, NAmE//ˌmeɪəˈneɪz//

(informal mayo

NAmE//ˈmeɪoʊ//

) [uncountable]

a thick, cold, white sauce made from eggs, oil, and vinegar, used to add flavor to sandwiches, salads, etc.

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