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aioli

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˌeɪˈoʊli/

KK: /ā-ˈō-lē/

noun
Definition

A thick and creamy sauce made from crushed garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil, often used as a dip or condiment.


Example

The aioli added a delicious flavor to the grilled vegetables.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried making aioli at home?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What is it exactly?
Sloth A
It's a delicious sauce made with garlic and olive oil.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I need to give aioli a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sauce
dip
condiment
Antonyms
dry
bland
plain
Root Explanation

**Aioli** → The word 'aioli' comes from the Provençal term *aiòli*, which is derived from the words 'all' (meaning garlic) and 'oli' (meaning oil). It refers to a sauce made from garlic and oil, traditionally used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sauce made from 'garlic' ('all') and 'oil' ('oli') — that's what aioli is, a delicious blend of these two ingredients.

Visually Confused Words
maioli
ravioli
apiolin
arioi
anoli
ainoi
ailie
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