aioli

/aɪˈɒli/

Definitions

1. noun

a sauce made from garlic and oil, often used in Mediterranean cuisine

“The chef drizzled a layer of aioli over the grilled fish.”

2. verb

to smear or spread (something) with aioli

“She aiolied the bread with a generous helping of garlic butter.”

3. proper noun

a specific brand or style of aioli, especially one originating from Provence

“The Provencal aioli was served with the main course.”

Synonyms

  • garlic sauce
  • mayonnaise

Antonyms

  • marinade
  • sour cream sauce