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Dijon mustard

American  
[dee-zhon, dee-zhawn] / ˈdi ʒɒn, diˈʒɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a medium-hot mustard, originally made in Dijon.


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He also told the crowd of a new delicacy he discovered: white grapes dipped in spicy Dijon mustard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026

You don’t have to do much other than replace your normal Hellmann’s mayo and Dijon mustard with a bottle of Ayoh and all of a sudden you have a crunchy dill pickle-flavored turkey sandwich.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

Pantry staples like Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, or a splash of vinegar can ground your glaze, giving it the depth and acidity it needs to balance the sweetness.

From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025

Maille, started in 1747 in France, is one of the pre-eminent makers of Dijon mustard, and you can choose from a classic style, like Rich Country Dijon, or go for one spiked with horseradish.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2023

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

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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