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Dijon

American  
[dee-zhawn] / diˈʒɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Côte d'Or, in E central France.


Dijon British  
/ diʒɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a city in E France: capital of the former duchy of Burgundy. Pop: 149 867 (1999)

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Whisk it with red wine vinegar or lemon juice, add a spoonful of Dijon mustard, and suddenly your everyday vinaigrette tastes layered and complex.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The final portion of the show had Bieber doing “Yukon,” then “Devotion” with Dijon — the vocals! — then “Essence” with Tems and Wizkid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Dressed in a hoodie and shorts on a stripped-back stage, Bieber was joined by musical guests including The Kid Laroi, Wizkid, Tems and Dijon.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“We sell it because it works, not because it tastes good,” says Emil Sjölander, one of Nomio’s three founders, who described that taste as “some combination of wood and Dijon mustard.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The famous Schaffhauser grilled cheese had a secret layer of Dijon mustard.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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