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aioli

[ahy-oh-lee, ey-oh-, a-yaw-lee]

noun

Cooking.
  1. a garlic-flavored mayonnaise of Provence, served with fish and seafood and often with vegetables.



aïoli

/ aɪˈəʊlɪ, eɪ- /

noun

  1. garlic mayonnaise

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aioli1

1895–1900; < French aïoli < Provençal, equivalent to ai garlic (< Latin allium ) + oli oil (< Latin oleum; oil )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aioli1

from French ail garlic
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When To Use

What does aioli mean?

Aioli is a sauce made by mashing garlic and olive oil into a paste, sometimes with the addition of egg.Traditionally, Spanish-style aioli is a thick paste made only from garlic and olive oil, while French-style aioli often includes egg. Sometimes aioli is used as a fancier word for mayonnaise, especially when it has garlic in it. In all of its forms, aioli is an emulsion, meaning its ingredients are specially blended into smooth consistency.Example: The menu says aioli, but I’m pretty sure this is just mayo.

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