Definition

Describing a dish that is served with a creamy white sauce made from milk, butter, and cheese.

Example

The restaurant's special was a mornay pasta topped with a rich cheese sauce.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that mornay sauce on pasta?

No, I haven't! What's in it?

It's a creamy white sauce with cheese, super delicious!

That sounds amazing; I need to try it soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mornay → The word 'mornay' originates from French, specifically from 'sauce Mornay', which is a cheese sauce named after the Duke of Mornay. It refers to a creamy sauce made with cheese, typically used in cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of the French origin of 'mornay' as a special cheese sauce named after a duke, which helps you remember that 'mornay' is a rich, creamy sauce.

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