Definition

A creamy white sauce made from milk and flour, often used in cooking for dishes like lasagna or macaroni and cheese.

Example

The chef prepared a delicious lasagna with layers of pasta and bechamel sauce.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making bechamel sauce at home?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really creamy and delicious.

It really is! You can use it in pastas or even over vegetables.

That sounds amazing; I should definitely give bechamel a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bechamel → The word 'bechamel' comes from French, named after the 17th-century chef Louis de Béchameil, who is credited with popularizing this white sauce. The term itself does not have further Latin or Greek roots but is directly derived from a proper name.

Memory Tip

Think of the French chef Béchameil who made this white sauce famous — that's how you remember that 'bechamel' refers to this creamy sauce.

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