duxelles

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Scrabble points: 16
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Letters: 8

Pronunciation

/dʊkˈsɛl/

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/dʊkˈsɛl/ · /dʌkˈsɛl(z)/

Definition of duxelles

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noun

A finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste, used in stuffings and sauces (as in beef Wellington) or as a garnish.

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Etymology

French d' + Uxelles; the dish is said to have been named for Nicolas Chalon du Blé, marquis d'Uxelles, maréchal de France.

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