soubise

[ soo-beez ]

noun

1. a brown or white sauce containing strained or puréed onions and served with meat.

soubise

/ suːˈbiːz /

noun

1. a purée of onions mixed into a thick white sauce and served over eggs, fish, etc Also calledsoubise sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of soubise¹

1770–80; < French, named after Prince Charles Soubise (1715–87), marshal of France

Word History and Origins

Origin of soubise¹

C18: named after Charles de Rohan Soubise (1715–87), marshal of France

Example Sentences

Soubise, the last of the avowed Protestants to leave her, still dreamed he might succeed in persuading her.

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For nearly a century, the house of Dreux-Soubise had prided itself upon the possession of this historic jewel.

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An indescribable anxiety oppressed the Dreux-Soubise and their guests.

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Five days ago, a number of guests were dining with the Count de Dreux-Soubise.

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Geusau and his young Reuss had now the honor of being introduced to various people; among others "to the Prince de Soubise."

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