bordelaise

bɔrde.lɛz

Definitions

1. noun

A French culinary sauce made from red wine, shallots, and herbs, typically served with beef.

“The chef carefully prepared the beef with a rich, flavorful sauce known as a classic Béarnaise sauce, but the main course was served with a rich, full-bodied bordelaise sauce instead.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a bordello, especially in being rich and ornate.

“The lavish, bordelaise decorations in the nightclub added to its allure and appeal.”

Synonyms

  • culinary
  • sauce

Antonyms

  • bland
  • insipid