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Word: B%C3%A9chamel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
named after the Marquis Louis de Béchamel (died 1703), steward to Louis XIV of France, who is said to have invented a similar sauce
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbeɪʃəmɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a rich white sauce made with milk infused with herbs and other flavourings.
Short Definition:rich white sauce made with milk infused with herbs
Variant Forms:
- béchamel sauce
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